SEGRO has completed the development of nine new spec-built industrial units at Slough Trading Estate (STE), Berkshire providing highly sustainable space to meet demand from a diverse range of businesses.
The redevelopment scheme at 136 Edinburgh Avenue has transformed the former single-building into over 107,000 sqft (9940 sqm) of high-quality warehouse space. The units have been purposefully designed in a range of sizes (from 2,000 to 10,000 sqft), to support smaller and growing enterprises, as well as larger units of 32,000 and 45,000 sqft. Demonstrating SEGRO’s commitment to championing low-carbon growth, the units boast excellent sustainability credentials, achieving BREEAM Excellent and EPC A+ ratings.
SEGRO has seen strong interest in the units, reflecting high demand and limited supply of highly sustainable industrial space in the Thames Valley, the UK’s true turbo economy.
Anna Bond, Head of Western Corridor at SEGRO, said: “This development demonstrates our commitment to evolving the STE in line with the needs of modern businesses. We are already seeing strong demand from occupiers for several units at the development, reinforcing the attractiveness of STE as a prime business location. The high level of interest before completion underlines the confidence of customers in the quality of our spaces as well as the advantages of being part of a thriving business community.”
STE is the largest privately-owned business park in single ownership in Europe. Over one third of the estate is less than 10 years old.
Gareth Ralphs, Head of Business Representation and Policy at Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce (TVCCC) adds, “With success, TVCC has been supporting SEGRO over many years, helping to attract new UK and foreign direct investment onto the STE. This new development is further evidence of the continued appetite of investors and the appeal of excellent locations like the STE, with all its amenities, and the Thames Valley as a destination of choice for companies of all sizes”.
