29th November 2023

Glencar, a leading UK construction company, has today announced that it has been appointed by long-term client Valor Real Estate Partners llp to design and build a new industrial/warehouse development with ancillary offices, car parking and service yard located at a strategic development site in Beckton, East London.

The development comprises four logistics/industrial units totalling 215,000 sq ft in a range of sizes from 27,223 upto 81,842 sq ft fitted out to category A specification. The works include the diversion of existing services, demolition of existing buildings and the construction of a new roundabout and S278 Highways works. River wall repairs, part replacement of the existing sheet piled wall and intertidal terracing to the adjacent River Roding is also included. Works have commenced on site already with demo and stats isolations / diversions. Completion is forecast for December 2024.

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Commenting on the announcement, Glencar Managing Director London and South Roy Jones said, “We are absolutely delighted to once again be working with much valued repeat customer Valor Real Estate Partners after having completed a number of other projects during the past 18 months at strategic development sites in Beckton and Croydon.

“The team is looking forward to once again be getting on site having previously completed two speculative warehouses on Gemini Business Park. The warehouses will be highly energy efficient and targeting an EPC A-5 or better and BREEAM Excellent rating. The units will include ESG credentials such as EV charging stations, LED lighting, Green Roofs and PV roof panels.”

The development, being marketed as Valor Park East Circular Phase 2, is situated just off the east side of Jenkins Lane, which leads south to the A13 trunk road and the intersection with the A406 North Circular. This provides access to the M11 and M25 (Junctions 30/31) and Central London.

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