Wilten readies ground for £4.3m Salford warehouse

Wilten Construction has completed earthworks and begun building foundations for a trading branch for Travis Perkins, a building supplies merchant.

Located off James Corbett Street in Salford, the proposed 34,700 sq ft trading centre is on track for completion within its 33-week programme, ending in the first quarter of 2025.

After the site’s foundations are laid, the next phase will construct the shell of an industrial warehouse and shop, an external dry store, a tool hire compound, an external concrete yard, and HGV parking and loading spaces.

The £4.3m scheme has been developed to have an EPC A rating, as well as ensuring the delivery of a biodiversity net gain on the site.

For the project, Travis Perkins and Wilten have partnered with agent Goodrich Consulting, architect We Architecture, engineer JPP, and The Engineering Workshop LLP.

Wilten Construction completed the demolition of three existing buildings on the site, along with cut-and-fill earthworks to provide suitable ground for construction.

An emphasis on reusability has seen 4,000 cubic metres of material crushed and reprocessed, reducing waste.

James Woodward, regional director at Travis Perkins, said: “We are pleased to partner with Wilten Construction and their associates to deliver a modern new builder’s merchant to Salford in 2025.

“A key focus for us is sustainability, which is why our new trading branch will feature environmentally friendly technologies such as solar panels and a heat pump.

He added: “These choices demonstrate a sustained commitment to reducing our carbon footprint and supporting green initiatives at a local level.”

Matt Fry, director of Wilten, added: “Wilten is proud to bring this ambitious new development to life for Travis Perkins.

“The project represents yet another opportunity to showcase Wilten’s commitment to sustainability, quality, innovation, and delivering exceptional results for clients and stakeholders.”