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McLaren Construction Midlands and North has been appointed to build a speculative logistics facility on the Matrix 49 industrial park in Avonmouth, Bristol.
The firm began work on Plot 4 of the site in February under a contract with developer Equation Properties. The 66-week programme is due to complete by April 2026.
No value was given for the contract.
The 55,370 square metre scheme will include a warehouse with ancillary office space, two transport hubs, a gatehouse, a link bridge, and new site infrastructure. Early works comprise piling, ground improvement and installation of a foul pumping station. Landscaping, drainage and utility connections also form part of the contract.
The scheme is targeting a BREEAM Excellent rating and will comply with Smart Waste BRE and Considerate Constructors Scheme standards. No architect has yet been named.
McLaren is already close to completing Plot 3 at Matrix 49, a £21.6m development spanning 52,600 square metres. The phase includes a 20,410 square metre warehouse and 1,055 square metres of office space. McLaren managed ground-level changes on the site while maintaining ecological protections.
Gary Cramp, managing director of McLaren Construction Midlands and North, said: “Plot 4 builds upon the success of Plot 3, contributing further to the development of this strategic site in Avonmouth. This phase presents exciting opportunities to enhance local employment while meeting the evolving needs of future tenants striving towards net zero targets.”
The project forms part of the phased transformation of the Matrix 49 scheme, a logistics hub serving Bristol’s industrial corridor.
Source: McLaren press release