CLARK Contracts has commenced work on the build of a £10 million store in Aberdeen for Wickes.
Planning consent was secured for the build at phase three of Kingshill Park at Westhill in March this year. Once complete, the new store will create 25 jobs.
Knight Property Group has agreed a 20-year lease with Wickes to deliver the 25,000 sq ft bespoke store, which will also include 79 parking spaces and an outdoor projects centre for landscape and garden projects to the rear of the store.
The building has a steel frame design and will be constructed of high-performance composite wall and roof cladding. All internal fit-out will be handled directly by Wickes.
The construction process will take around six months, with completion scheduled for Q2 2024.
Sarah Taitt, property director at Wickes, said, “We were keen to establish a presence in Aberdeen once more. With work now in progress, we are excited to watch the construction process take shape and look forward to opening next year. This will not only offer a wider range of options for consumers but also generate new employment opportunities for the local community.”
Howard Crawshaw, MD of Knight Property Group, added, “The new Wickes store will be a welcome addition to the local area. The building has been designed to meet the tenant’s specification and sits well with our other surrounding properties and complements the other amenities available at Westhill. It will be an excellent destination for both staff and customers.
“We’re delighted to collaborate once more with Clark Contracts, known for their consistent delivery of high-quality work, and we’re eagerly anticipating the development of this new store taking shape in the upcoming year.”
Michael Scanlan, director of Clark Contracts, commented, “We are excited to be involved in this project to bring a new Wickes store to Aberdeen. We have a strong relationship with Knight Property Group, having worked on a number of similar developments for them and delivering a high-quality end product, and are looking forward to working with them again.”
