Work begins at Portsmouth's Sonar Industrial site

By Tom Kilkelly

20 November 2023

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Work is underway at Sonar Portsmouth, the 4.5-acre industrial site in the heart of Hilsea that will make up seven units.

Each of these units, ranging from 5,479 sq ft to 35,220 sq ft, will target both BREEAM Excellent and EPC A ratings by offering offer CO2 efficiency, heating and cooling systems, water saving points and fittings, as well as PV panels and EV charging points.

Site preparation work has been completed by developers Wrenbridge, following permission being granted this summer. Construction work is expected to begin in December this year.

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Will Jarman, associate director at Wrenbridge and development manager for Sonar, added: "We are delighted to bring 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."

CBRE is joint agent on the scheme alongside Vail Williams.

Nick Tutton, CBRE senior director, said: "After a prolonged period of vacancy, it is positive to see work on this important site begin. Availability of industrial space across the South Coast although increasing, is still 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."

By Tom Kilkelly

Tom Kilkelly started working as a freelance journalist for The Business Magazine following his graduation from UCL in 2022.

During his studies Tom became very interested in the works of Irish authors including Samuel Beckett and Flann O'Brien (Brian O'Nolan).

His current role as a freelance business reporter is his first exposure to the world of business journalism. Working at TBM has given Tom the chance to really get to grips with the goings-on in the business hive that is the South East.