This development will deliver much-needed small business units for occupiers in the city.Stephen Pedrick-Moyle,
Managing director of BPD
Blackbird Industrial Park Leicester is a new light industrial park, it has been completed by commercial property developer Brackley Property Developments (BPD). BSP Consulting was part of the team involved in redeveloping a former housing depot on Blackbird Road into a £6.25m light industrial park for Leicester City Council.
The scheme has delivered more than 30,000 sq ft of light industrial units, featuring four sustainable buildings. These have been divided into 21 units to accommodate start-ups and expanding businesses.
The units at Blackbird Industrial Park are EPC A-rated and range in size from 750 sq ft – 2,500 sq ft. Features include roof-mounted solar panels, super insulation and low-energy smart lighting, and the site provides on-site parking, EV charging and bicycle storage facilities.
The brownfield site was previously home to the Ian Marlow Centre, a former housing depot used by Leicester City Council, which included vacant office, workshop and storage buildings.
The scheme was financed by the government’s Levelling Up Fund following the city council’s successful bid for £19.4million of new investment in 2021 to support the growth of workspaces in Leicester.
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Role
- Civil Engineering
- Structural Engineering
Client
Leicester City Council & Brackley Property Developments
Contractor
Wilten Construction
Architect
Stephen George + Partners
Project Description
30,000 sq ft of light industrial units
Value
£6.25m
Completion
2024
