Winvic progresses its first Life Sciences scheme in Cambridge
Winvic is progressing its first Life Sciences project at pace and the nine facilities, targeting Net Zero Carbon in construction, will be constructed by the end of this year.
Bourn Quarter is a best-in-class Life Sciences, Research and Development, production and storage development offering space for a broad spectrum of businesses, and Winvic is delivering nine facilities in six buildings within Phase 2 totalling 144,330 sq ft.
Three industrial units of 17,800 sq ft, 16,010 sq ft and 21,400 sq ft are detached and the remaining six facilities will be built in adjoining pairs. The connected buildings range from 6,880 sq ft to 11,630 sq ft.
Each facility comprises a single-storey office space – ranging from 1,870 sq ft to 5,360 sq ft – which Winvic will fit out to CAT A standard. Winvic’s contract also comprises all associated service installations and the construction of on-site roads, yards and car parks.
The facilities will be complete by December 2024. However, the scheme will reach practical completion in the Spring when Winvic will have finished the extensive planting scheme; a total of 351 trees alongside shrubs and multiple insect blocks, significantly enhancing Biodiversity on the site.
Danny Nelson, Managing Director of Industrial, Distribution and Logistics, said: “We were thrilled to welcome partners from Bourn Quarter’s funders and developer and they were delighted with our construction progress.
“The start of a steel frame erection programme is always an exciting milestone and the signing of the steel member is a meaningful way to mark that progress.
Entering the Life Sciences sector marks another significant enhancement to Winvic’s project portfolio.”
Tom Bird, Director from Savills added: “Following lots of hard work from the team through planning and procurement, its brilliant to see Winvic continuing to push the project forward through the construction stage. The drive and can-do attitude of the Winvic team gives us confidence that works will be completed to allow occupation from Q1 2025.”