Ceremony marks start of construction at Sonar Portsmouth
Construction has kicked off at Sonar Portsmouth - a range of industrial and logistics buildings near the M27 and Hilsea rail station - marked by an official ceremony.
The 4.5 acre site will host seven units offering sustainability credentials such as CO2 efficiency, heating and cooling systems, water saving points and fittings, as well as PV panels and EV charging points.
The units are expected to be ready for occupation from late this summer.
"The groundbreaking ceremony marks a significant milestone in developing this sought-after site, said Oliver Sherriff, associate director at CBRE Southampton, part of the S&P 500-listed commercial real estate and investment giant.
"Availability of industrial space across the South Coast although increasing, remains limited, particularly for quality space. With sustainability high on the agenda, the new units at Sonar Portsmouth will offer one of the most sustainable options in the region."
Sonar is being funded by Fiera Real Estate and developed by Wrenbridge, and sits between Limberline road and Norway road in Portsmouth.
Will Jarman, associate director at Wrenbridge and development manager for Sonar, added: "We are looking forward to bringing our high-quality product to the South Coast and deliver much needed brand new space to this brilliant location.
"Sonar offers a great range of units to create a thriving destination for businesses to relocate to and upgrade operations."
The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by representatives from Wrenbridge, Fiera Real Estate, CBRE, Vail Williams, and site contractor Magrock.
