Greenbox Darlington has officially reached completion, delivering over 400,000sq ft of sustainable, Grade A logistics and industrial space in the North East.
Greenbox Darlington, was developed by Greenbox, a joint venture platform created by private equity firm Partners Group and logistics developer and asset manager Citivale.
The site includes three prime industrial units, ranging from 84,950 sq. ft. to 215,360 sq ft, which offer 50m yard depths and 50Kn per m2 floor loading.
The facility, which was built by construction firm Winvic, was designed to achieve Net Zero Carbon in Construction and Operation and boasts an EPC ‘A’ and BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating.
Greenbox Darlington is close to both the A66, and the A1(M) route, with Stockton-On-Tees, Middlesbrough, and Durham all within a 30-minute drive. It is also close to Teesside International Airport, as well as the ports of Hartlepool, Sunderland, and the Freeport of Teesside.
James Appleton-Metcalfe, Citivale chief executive, said: “We are delighted to have celebrated the official completion of Greenbox Darlington alongside our partners and important local stakeholders.
“Greenbox Darlington embodies our commitment to delivering sustainable, Grade A logistics space that meets the evolving needs of modern businesses.
“By targeting net zero carbon in Construction and Operation, we have not only reduced emissions but also empowered our prospective occupiers to operate more sustainably from day one.”
Councillor Stephen Harker, Darlington Council leader, added: “Darlington is quickly establishing itself as a great place to live, work or do business.
“The state-of-the-art facilities available at Greenbox are setting new benchmarks for sustainability in the logistics industry which will help to attract further investment to the town and will create more high-quality jobs for local people - strengthening our local economy as well as supporting our ambition to be carbon neutral by 2040.”
Danny Nelson, Winvic MD of industrial, distribution and logistics, said: “Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do at Winvic, and partnering with Greenbox has provided a fantastic opportunity to drive innovation in sustainable industrial development.
“We are immensely proud to have played a key role in delivering this net zero carbon development, ensuring sustainability was embedded at every stage through active collaboration with our Green Supply Chain partners.”
