OVERVIEW
The Kingston Park South project involved the construction of three large industrial units with office space, break rooms, associated parking, and landscaping. The total floor area of the development was 44,125 square meters, covering a site area of 9.17 hectares. The project also included 538 parking spaces. The purpose of the project was to create flexible logistics space in a 21-acre site located near Peterborough. The industrial units varied in size, with areas of 94,225 sqft, 139,915 sqft, and 240,830 sqft, resulting in a total of 474,970 sqft of space. The project aimed to achieve net-zero carbon in construction and target a BREEAM “Excellent” rating. It included features such as photovoltaic arrays covering more than 40,000 sqft and 48 electric vehicle charging points. The project was undertaken by Glencar Construction, with UMC Architects initially appointed by Firethorn Developments Ltd and subsequently novated to support Glencar Construction. The work began in Q1 of 2022, with a planned completion date in Q4 of 2023. Brett Landscaping products, Lugano Block Paving in Graphite Grey & Misty Grey & Lugano Flow Permeable Block Paving in Graphite grey & Misty Grey were selected for the project based on suitability, price, and availability. Additionally, approximately 220 Trief units (straights and radius) were supplied to Entex Properties for the yard and gatehouse areas.
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