It will be developed next door to B&Q's existing Swindon DC, and connected to the biomass plant that heats it. As well as benefiting from 100 per cent renewable heat, the new building will incorporate roof-top solar panels and beehives in the surrounding grounds. Its proximity to the existing site also means that road mileage can be kept to a minimum, according to a press release.
The site will be developed by Gazeley, a developer, investor, owner and manager of prime logistics real estate in Western Europe. Once operational, it will be run by Kingfisher's logistics partners Wincanton and XPO.