Work starts on major Swindon logistics park

Winvic Construction has been awarded the first contract in the redevelopment of the former Honda car plant, in Swindon, by Panattoni.

The works to be delivered by Winvic, comprise site-wide ground contamination investigations and the demolition of four main existing structures; a research and development building, an engine plant, two car plants and 12 ancillary buildings. The work commenced on 19 February and will be completed in January 2025.

Wider infrastructure works will follow the demolition and ground investigations, forming plateaus for the first seven of 11 net zero carbon buildings that will total 669,000m² of new advanced industrial space, fit for logistics, manufacturing and data centre uses.

Around 7,000 jobs will be created for the people of Swindon and surrounding communities, and 9,000 indirect jobs in the supply chain over the next 10 years.

Danny Nelson, Winvic’s Director of Industrial, Distribution and Logistics, commented: “We’re delighted to have been selected to for the first phase of Panattoni Park Swindon, based on our expertise in specialist and complex demolition and delivery of industrial and logistics parks of this scale. Having worked in partnership with Panattoni on numerous projects over the past few years, we look forward to building on our fantastic relationship.”

Owen Follett, Project Delivery Director, Panattoni added: “We are delighted to be working with Winvic once again following their appointment on Phase 1 of this ambitious landmark project. Their strong track record of delivering quality on even the most challenging projects, speaks for itself. As well as creating an attractive location for businesses to locate and expand their operations, this will be a highly sustainable development with the demolition process for Panattoni Park Swindon recycling over 95 percent of onsite materials and achieving net zero carbon during construction.”