Bolton Little Hulton, Bolton

Project Overview
Bolt 330 is a 330,000 sq ft logistics facility delivered at Little Hulton on the former Shop Direct Fulfilment Distribution Centre site. Constructed to a shell and core specification with CAT A office provision, the development was designed to meet the demands of modern, high-performance supply chains while achieving exemplary sustainability standards.

Delivered for Logicor, the scheme targets BREEAM Outstanding and EPC A+ ratings and incorporates a range of advanced environmental measures. Glencar delivered the project in full, from complex enabling works through to final completion, creating an operationally resilient and environmentally efficient distribution hub.

Project Requirements
The client required a large-scale logistics building capable of supporting intensive distribution operations, with robust ground solutions to address legacy site constraints. Key requirements included a flexible warehouse structure, high-quality CAT A office accommodation, extensive yard and parking provision, and integration of sustainability features to future-proof the asset.

The project also required the safe remediation of historical mine workings and stabilisation of ground conditions to enable long-term operational resilience.

Glencar’s Role
Glencar was appointed under a Design and Build contract to oversee and deliver all elements of the scheme. This included demolition, ground remediation, construction of the warehouse and office accommodation, and delivery of the full civils and infrastructure package, coordinating specialist consultants and stakeholders throughout.

Scope of Works
Demolition & Enabling Works
Demolition of the existing warehouse structures and removal of hardstanding, followed by extensive enabling works to prepare the site for redevelopment.

Ground Remediation & Stabilisation
Grouting of historical mineshafts to ensure ground stability, alongside ground improvement works using vibro stone column (VSC) technology to create a robust and stable platform for construction.

Warehouse Construction
Construction of a 330,000 sq ft warehouse delivered to shell and core specification, designed to support large-scale logistics and industrial operations.

Office Accommodation
Delivery of Grade A CAT A office accommodation providing high-quality, flexible workspace integrated within the logistics facility.

Civils & Infrastructure
Installation of incoming utilities and associated infrastructure, extensive earthworks to balance the site, and formation of building platforms, yards and car parking areas.

Technical & Delivery Challenges
The redevelopment of a former colliery site required careful management of legacy ground conditions, including historical mine workings. Close coordination with geotechnical specialists and regulatory bodies was essential to ensure safe and compliant remediation while maintaining programme certainty.

Key Civils and Infrastructure Works
- 70,000m³ of Material Moved – Cut/fill strategy ensured site balance, with 15,000m³ of site-won material crushed into 6F2 aggregate for reuse.
- Grouting and Mine Stabilisation – 492 boreholes (10m-40.4m deep) filled with 102 tonnes of grout to mitigate historical coal seam risks.
- Vibro Stone Columns (VSC) – 7,776 VSCs installed, reinforcing both cut and fill areas with 4,700 tonnes of aggregate.

Delivery Conditions Addressed
The project involved complex enabling works, significant ground stabilisation requirements and phased construction sequencing, all delivered within a controlled programme to ensure safe and efficient progression from demolition through to completion.

Sustainability & ESG
Sustainability was a core driver of the scheme, with the building designed to achieve BREEAM Outstanding and EPC A+ ratings. Environmental measures include extensive solar photovoltaic panels, a living green roof, rainwater harvesting systems and EV charging infrastructure. These initiatives significantly reduce operational carbon, improve biodiversity and support workforce wellbeing through high-quality external amenity provision.

The Outcome
Bolt 330 delivers a highly sustainable, large-scale logistics facility that meets the demands of modern distribution while setting a benchmark for environmental performance. The completed development provides Logicor with a future-proofed asset that combines operational efficiency, resilience and strong ESG credentials.