A 3.7-acre site on Hillington Park industrial estate is to be developed into a modern vehicle showroom and service facility for TrustFord.
The bespoke 29,000 sq ft build by Frasers Property UK, which has been pre-let to TrustFord, part of the world’s largest dedicated Ford dealer group, recently started on site with completion targeted for the end of 2023.
The project is set to 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 in spring 2024 following a fit-out.
The site 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 Muir Construction, which completed the build of the £14 million Hillington West 100 & 200 development last year, the biggest speculative new build scheme on Scotland’s largest industrial estate in over 25 years.
The new facility will feature PV solar panels on the roof, underfloor heating powered by an air source heat pump, EV charging, low-energy and water-efficient fittings. Upgrades to footpaths and extension of cycle paths will also be undertaken in the vicinity.
Grant Edmondson, commercial director at Hillington Park, said, “Frasers Property UK is proud to deliver another high-quality regeneration at Hillington Park. We are delighted to have concluded a major pre-let with TrustFord for its new Glasgow operation.”
Stuart Mustoe, CEO at TrustFord, added, “With a planned opening in 2024, we are very excited to be developing a new Ford dealership. Its 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.”
