Work underway on major East Midlands logistics park

Glencar has been appointment as the principal contractor for the design and construction of the first phase of VGP Park East Midlands, a landmark multi-unit logistics development.

Phase one of the project involves the construction of two industrial units with integrated offices: Unit 3, which will provide 73,152m² of floorspace and Unit 4, measuring 39,600m².

The development is targeting a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating and includes full external works, such as HGV and car parking, access roads, and landscaping.

Peter Goodman, Managing Director at Glencar said: “This is an important milestone for Glencar as we embark on our first project with VGP.

“The VGP Park East Midlands scheme stands out not just for its scale but also for its ambitious sustainability targets and technical complexity. We look forward to bringing our expertise to the table and working collaboratively to deliver a best-in-class logistics park.”

Jonny Allen, Country Manager – UK at VGP, said the scheme will be delivered in two phases, with phase one being completed in October 2026.