A major new industrial and logistics development is being planned in Merseyside, with Peel Land proposing the Haydock Point scheme near Junction 23 of the M6 at Haydock Island. The project could deliver around 1.3 million sq ft of industrial and logistics space, equivalent to more than 120,000 square metres.
The development is planned as a modern employment and manufacturing campus combining industrial facilities, logistics space and supporting infrastructure. One of its key elements will be a secure HGV parking hub with an alternative-fuel centre.
The facility is expected to support electric HGV charging, HVO renewable diesel and CNG/LNG from the beginning. The infrastructure will also be designed to accommodate hydrogen in the future, allowing the site to adapt as alternative-fuel technologies become commercially viable.
The project will include welfare facilities for drivers and workers, as well as cafés, restaurants with drive-through services, leisure and health facilities and a creche. This reflects a wider trend in the UK logistics sector: large distribution locations are increasingly being designed as complete employment hubs rather than traditional warehouse estates.
Haydock Point could also bring a significant economic boost to the region. The development is expected to create approximately 1,845 jobs across manufacturing, industrial, logistics and commercial activities.
During construction, the scheme could generate around £76 million in gross value added, with approximately £53 million expected to benefit St Helens. Once operational, the development is forecast to generate around £110 million in GVA every year, including approximately £73 million in St Helens.
The transport infrastructure surrounding the project is another important element. The northern arm of the A49 is proposed to be closed, with traffic redirected through the development towards the A580 East Lancashire Road. According to the developer, the change is intended to address long-standing capacity problems around M6 Junction 23 and improve journey times.
For logistics operators serving the UK, developments such as Haydock Point could become increasingly important. Secure HGV parking, access to several fuel technologies and supporting driver facilities can improve operational flexibility, particularly for companies managing long-distance and international road transport.
The project is currently at the consultation stage, with an outline planning application expected to be submitted to St Helens Council later this year.
The development is planned as a modern employment and manufacturing campus combining industrial facilities, logistics space and supporting infrastructure. One of its key elements will be a secure HGV parking hub with an alternative-fuel centre.
The facility is expected to support electric HGV charging, HVO renewable diesel and CNG/LNG from the beginning. The infrastructure will also be designed to accommodate hydrogen in the future, allowing the site to adapt as alternative-fuel technologies become commercially viable.
The project will include welfare facilities for drivers and workers, as well as cafés, restaurants with drive-through services, leisure and health facilities and a creche. This reflects a wider trend in the UK logistics sector: large distribution locations are increasingly being designed as complete employment hubs rather than traditional warehouse estates.
Haydock Point could also bring a significant economic boost to the region. The development is expected to create approximately 1,845 jobs across manufacturing, industrial, logistics and commercial activities.
During construction, the scheme could generate around £76 million in gross value added, with approximately £53 million expected to benefit St Helens. Once operational, the development is forecast to generate around £110 million in GVA every year, including approximately £73 million in St Helens.
The transport infrastructure surrounding the project is another important element. The northern arm of the A49 is proposed to be closed, with traffic redirected through the development towards the A580 East Lancashire Road. According to the developer, the change is intended to address long-standing capacity problems around M6 Junction 23 and improve journey times.
For logistics operators serving the UK, developments such as Haydock Point could become increasingly important. Secure HGV parking, access to several fuel technologies and supporting driver facilities can improve operational flexibility, particularly for companies managing long-distance and international road transport.
The project is currently at the consultation stage, with an outline planning application expected to be submitted to St Helens Council later this year.
