A SITE on Hillington Park, Scotland’s largest industrial property, is about to be developed into some of the trendy car showroom and repair services within the UK.
The bespoke 29,000 sq ft construct by Frasers Property UK has been pre-let to TrustFord, the world’s largest devoted Ford vendor group.
Development lately began with completion focused for the top of 2023, and TrustFord are anticipated to recruit over 40 new workers from the world when it opens in Spring 2024.
The positioning, on the busy Hillington Street near M8 J26, is very wanted by automotive manufacturers for its nice accessibility and extremely seen roadside frontage.
The contract to construct the brand new improvement has been awarded to Scottish based mostly Muir Development.
Muir efficiently accomplished the construct of the £14m Hillington West 100 & 200 improvement final yr, the largest speculative new construct scheme on Scotland’s largest industrial property in over 25 years.
The brand new facility will profit from PV photo voltaic panels on the roof, underfloor heating powered by an air supply warmth pump, EV charging, low-energy and water-efficient fittings.
It is going to be one of many first automotive developments in Scotland to realize a BREEAM “Wonderful” sustainability accreditation.
Upgrades to footpaths and extension of cycle paths will likely be undertaken within the neighborhood to reinforce accessibility and security for pedestrians.
Grant Edmondson, Business Director at Hillington Park mentioned: “Frasers Property UK is proud to ship one other high-quality regeneration at Hillington Park.
“We’re delighted to have concluded a significant pre-let with TrustFord for its new Glasgow operation.”
Stuart Mustoe, CEO at TrustFord mentioned: “With a deliberate opening in 2024, we’re very excited to be growing a brand new Ford dealership.
“Its central location, proper subsequent to the motorway community, and with a extremely seen presence, is right for us to create a website devoted to new and used automotive and industrial autos alongside a shocking new workshop.
“The brand new, purpose-built constructing has the best environmental specs which match our personal enterprise requirements and replicate our growing deal with electrical autos.”
Different main automotive manufacturers at Hillington Park embody Volvo, Jaguar, BMW, MINI, Renault, Dacia, Harley Davidson, Ducati and Triumph.
Hillington Park, which is already dwelling to over 500 organisations using over 8,000 individuals, is situated simply two minutes from the M8 motorway, seven miles west of Glasgow’s metropolis centre and simply three miles from Glasgow Worldwide Airport.
