A 3.7 acre site on Hillington Park is set to be developed into a new vehicle showroom and service facility.
Frasers Property UK has begun work on the 29,000 sq ft build, which has been pre-let to TrustFord, part of the world’s largest dedicated Ford dealer group. Completion is targeted for the end of 2023.
It should be one of the first automotive developments in Scotland to achieve a BREEAM Excellent sustainability accreditation.
It is anticipated that TrustFord will be recruiting over 40 new employees from the area when it opens next spring, following fit-out.
The new facility will benefit from solar panels on the roof, underfloor heating powered by an air source heat pump, electric vehicle charging and water-efficient fittings.
The site, on the busy Hillington Road close to junction 26 of the M8, was previously occupied by Reid Furniture and latterly Harvey's & Bensons Beds, before the building was demolished in September 2022.
The contract to build the new development has been awarded to Scottish-based Muir Construction, which recently completed the build of the £14m Hillington West 100 and 200 development last year; the biggest speculative new build scheme on Scotland’s largest industrial estate in more than 25 years.
Stuart Mustoe, chief executive at TrustFord, said: “This central location, right next to the motorway network, and with a highly visible presence, is ideal for us to create a site dedicated to new and used car and commercial vehicles alongside a stunning new workshop.
“The new, purpose-built building has the highest environmental specifications which match our own business standards and reflect our increasing focus on electric vehicles.”
Other automotive brands at Hillington Park include Volvo, Jaguar, BMW, MINI, Renault, Dacia, Harley Davidson, Ducati and Triumph.
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