Contracts signed for major Leeds logistics scheme

Glencar has been awarded a contract by Pan-European logistics and industrial developer Baytree Logistics Developments to construct two industrial units of 7,087m² and 13,515m² in Leeds.

The development to be known as Baytree Leeds is located within the Stourton Industrial area, approximately 3 miles southeast of Leeds city centre and is being constructed speculatively. It will feature a best-in-class specification, built to a BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ rating, EPC A and WELL ready standards.

Glencar CEO Eddie McGillycuddy, said: “Baytree are at the absolute vanguard of cutting-edge sustainable development, creating technology-enabled buildings designed with flexibility for future change and with the health and wellbeing of building users firmly in mind. As such, Glencar are delighted to be working in partnership again to bring forward this impressive scheme.”

Construction is expected to begin this month (November) and take 37 weeks to develop with the buildings ready for occupation by July 2024.