Completion of Panattoni Park Swindon Marks Key Milestone
Work to transform part of the old Honda site in Swindon into a new industrial estate has completed after 39 weeks. The 545,000 sq ft development at Panattoni Park Swindon forms part of the wider regeneration of the former manufacturing site into a major logistics hub.
Construction firm McLaren (Midlands and North) finished the flagship project, which includes logistics space alongside offices and workshops. The park is expected to support around 7,000 on-site jobs upon opening, with a further 11,000 roles in the local supply chain.
Project Delivered on Time Despite Ambitious Schedule
Luke Arnold, regional director at McLaren Construction Midlands and North, said: “Delivering Panattoni Park Swindon is a fantastic achievement and a real credit to the entire project team. From the outset, this was an ambitious schedule, and through careful planning, strong collaboration and the commitment of our trusted supply chain, we’ve been able to complete the project on time and to an exceptional standard.”
Honda first revealed its intention to pull out of the UK in 2019 as part of a major restructure of its global operations and a need to focus on electric vehicle production. The Swindon factory shut in 2021 with the loss of some 3,500 jobs.
European Logistics Giant Leads Redevelopment
European logistics giant Panattoni was granted consent to redevelop the site in 2023 and appointed McLaren (Midlands and North) to deliver the scheme. Peter Carter Wall, construction director at Panattoni, said: “McLaren Construction delivered the first building on our flagship development site which is the first to implement our new interior design concept and finishes. The team took an aspiration to create something special and delivered an impressive reality that has been widely admired. It has been a pleasure working with the team, and this building stands as a showpiece achievement everyone involved should be very proud of.”
Council Leader Hails Progress as 'Remarkable'
Councillor Jim Robbins, Swindon Borough Council leader, said earlier this year that progress on the site over 12 months had been "remarkable". He added: "I have always been clear that we must be ambitious for this site. It is set to play a crucial role in strengthening Swindon's position as a leading economic hub."
