Tesco moves into 621,000 sq ft facility at Panattoni Park Aylesford

Tesco has taken a bespoke 621,000 sq ft facility at Panattoni Park Aylesford in Kent.

The new facility features a 300,000 sq ft chilled section, 100,000 sq ft freezer area and extensive EV charging infrastructure as the retail giant transitions to an electric HGV fleet.

It’s rated both BREEAM Excellent and EPC A for sustainability.

Tony Watkins, head of development: South East & London at Panattoni, said: “The 621,000 sq ft facility is the culmination of our vision for the project to deliver cutting-edge operational capabilities for Tesco, creating jobs and generating benefits for Kent.

“This facility will also bring amenities such as retail, dining and services while driving investment in logistics and local businesses.

“We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved at Panattoni Park Aylesford.

“This development showcases our commitment to sustainability, innovation and collaboration with tenants such as Tesco, the local community and stakeholders.

“Together, we’ve delivered a facility that sets a new benchmark for modern logistics.”

Stuart Moffat, head of development – distribution at Tesco, added: “We’ve worked with Panattoni over the past few years to develop a bespoke facility that meets our operational needs while supporting our distribution and sustainability goals.

“Panattoni has proven to be such an efficient and proactive developer, and a fantastic partner in delivering this project at Panattoni Park Aylesford.

“This built-to-suit facility is particularly vital for us, incorporating cutting-edge ESG features – including 90,000 sq m of solar panels and EV charging infrastructure that we’ve invested in to support our vehicles and staff.”