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Satisfying demand for industrial space

Development at Citrus Durham’s Integra 61 logistics-led mixed-use scheme is now almost 90 per cent complete.

Spanning 205 acres and with more than three million sq ft of developable space, Integra 61 was always going to make a significant impact on the North East.

Our focus on creating a genuine mixed-use development to deliver social and economic benefits to the region has been realised, with some 260 new homes, developed by Persimmon and Bellway, complementing the industrial space and the success of the roadside element.

Following the delivery of Amazon’s two million sq ft fulfilment centre, a further 640,000 sq ft of speculative logistics space over five units, known as Connect at Integra 61, was developed and completed on site with deals either concluded or in the pipeline on all units. 

Our roadside portfolio has grown significantly, with Costa, Greggs and KFC, along with a new deal for a £4 million EG On The Move petrol station with a convenience store and separate Starbucks drive-through.

Work has also been completed with Tesla to install 19 chargers, which are now fully operational, and construction is well underway on a Marton Care 73-bedroom care home.

So, what opportunities are left? 

Well, the remaining ten per cent is predominantly design and build opportunities within our Optima and Evolution plots, where units range from circa 1200sq ft up to 29,000 sq ft, and on our mid-box plots that offer up to 74,000 sq ft. 

The units have been designed to address a regional shortage and satisfy strong demand from occupiers seeking high quality industrial/warehouse units in a prime location.

Our location at Junction 61 of the A1(M), and access to a large labour pool from local towns and cities including Durham, Newcastle and Sunderland, means Integra 61 provides a great base for occupiers to set up and grow.

Integra 61 has firmly cemented itself on the North East development roadmap, and with a total of circa 300,000 sq ft left to be delivered across a number of plots, there are still opportunities for occupiers to take advantage.

David Cullingford is head of development at Citrus Group 

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