Winvic Construction has begun the 60-week build programme to deliver a 250,000ft² single-storey warehouse at Coton Park in Rugby, located within the Midlands’ ‘Golden Triangle’.
This work is being done on behalf of Newlands Developments. The construction company previously delivered two distribution and logistics units on Plot 2 and Plot 3 at the site, and is returning for this latest phase of development.
The new facility will include 15,000ft² of office accommodation and will consist of a structural steel, multi-span portal frame with a height of 15m. It will target a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ certification and an EPC rating of either ‘A’ or ‘A+’.
As part of the infrastructure and enabling works, Winvic used a 350-tonne crane to install a 34m former Ministry of Defence (MoD) tank bridge, to span a 457mm high-pressure gas main. This, Winvic says, was a critical element of the works to enable access onto the site which requires crossing the major utility.
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To further progress works, Winvic is constructing a Filcor (polystyrene) road that will wrap around a 54-metre-long 4m x 2m culvert. It notes that traditional construction methods, such as cement and compacted fill, were not viable due to the loadings imposed onto the gas main.
Winvic and Cadent Gas are working together to develop and implement this solution to ‘ensure the integrity of the gas infrastructure and safety of operatives working on site’.
Danny Nelson, managing director of industrial, distribution and logistics at Winvic, commented: “We’re proud to continue our partnership with Newlands Developments to deliver this at Coton Park, Rugby
“Working with partners, our solution to overcome the complex challenges of this site brought by the gas main, highlights our commitment to safety and a collaborative culture.
“Marking the start of construction with a groundbreaking ceremony is always a proud moment, and we now look forward to delivering a high-quality facility that meets our client’s needs and supports continued growth in this key logistics location.”
