Liverpool-based carrier company Yodel has announced plans to open a new depot in Huyton.
The 161,900 square foot unit at Symmetry Park just off the M62 is expected to be completed by the summer of 2023 and will build on Yodel’s existing presence in the North West. The facility will feature solar panels and EV charging points
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The unit is being built to meet the "growing demands" of e-commerce for the company, which is expected to handle over 200 million parcels across its operations in the UK this year.
Mike Hancox, chief executive officer of Yodel, said: “This is a very exciting period for Yodel and the new depot in Huyton is an important step in expanding the business, ensuring that we can be more dynamic and fit for purpose. We are happy to be bringing employment to the Merseyside area and are looking forward to welcoming new colleagues into the team.
Lee Charnley, development consultant for Tritax Symmetry, said: “This letting to Yodel is the successful result of a huge, collaborative effort from both the public and private sector. Working closely with Knowsley Council and securing funding from Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has enabled us to bring this disused site back into use and generate further investment and jobs for the area.
“In terms of the wider activity at Symmetry Park, Merseyside, a reserved matters application has been submitted for approximately 350,000 square feet across two units which we’ll be looking to deliver on-site next year, focusing primarily on the spec unit of 230,000 sq ft.”
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