Tolent Projects Central

Tolent Construction Ltd have continued to exceed not only the developers expectations, but also those of the end users as they begin another phase on the Tameside Industrial Estate development. Work began on the 36 acre ex-railway sidings site in September 1996 with the area being cleared quickly in readiness for the ground improvement and new infra-structure.

With the improved access in place, work commenced on the first industrial units for Vitafoam Limited - a 54,000 ft2 unit, and a 114,000 ft2 facility for James North.As with all subsequent developments on the site, Tolent secured the contract to not only construct the building shells, but also to carry out the construction of the inner offices and facilities. With a wide experience of office fit-outs, meeting the varied needs for paper, paint and hardwood finishes proved a simple task.

Tolent have taken great care to make each unit distinctive whilst following a consistent theme. In achieving this, the larger units have been constructed from a steel clad frame with profiled steel sheeting. The colour and profile of the sheeting has been varied to each clients needs.A number of 50,000 ft2 speculative units have also been developed, all of which were either sold or let prior to completion of construction.

These units differed slightly in their appearance to the other units with an increased use of facing brick work to the prime building elevations. All of the office accommodation featured w.c. and cooking facilities with additional canteens, locker and shower rooms where specifically requested. In addition to this, the two larger units for Vitafoam and James North included sprinkler protection to both office and factory areas.The works on site are ongoing with enquires still high.

The current phase which commenced in February of this year comprises two units totalling 82,000 ft2. With present interest in the site, Tolent anticipate completing all further development within twelve to eighteen months.When complete, the site will provide 470,000ft2 of industrial and office space and have a predicted value of £16 Million.