Ground broken for DPD North East distribution hub

Working on behalf of developer Richardson Barberry, Caddick Construction has started work on a DPD distribution centre near Newton Aycliffe, County Durham.

Located on the Forrest Park business estate, DPD has signed a 25-year lease on the 19,200m² warehouse. The project is located next to Junction 59 of the A1(M) and is aiming to achieve a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating.

Jon Robinson, Development Director for Richardson Barberry, said: “Our major pre-let deal with DPD – an internationally recognised occupier – demonstrates the quality of our development and has enabled us to open up the site and create additional estate infrastructure for fast-track growth.”

Louise Ferguson, Head of Property for DPD Group UK, said: “Forrest Park is a key location for us and it is exciting to see construction work start on site. Our new purpose-built distribution centre will enable us to expand our team to meet the growing demand locally and provide the best possible service to the area.”

Councillor Andrew Husband, Leader of Durham County Council, said: “We are delighted to see work starting at the multi-million-pound Forrest Park, which is set to be a major employer in the region, creating more than 3,000 jobs. DPD is a leading international organisation, and we are pleased to know they will safeguard 125 jobs in our county and provide a huge boost to the local economy.”