Lidl joins Doncaster’s iPort with £70m distribution centre
Lidl is opening a distribution centre in Doncaster, becoming the latest household name to join iPort, Verdion’s £500 million multi-modal logistics development.
The new £70 million warehouse marks another milestone in the supermarket’s ongoing expansion plans within the UK, and follows the opening of Lidl’s newest regional distribution centre in Southampton.
The supermarket will occupy 628,000 sq ft (58,400 sq m) of logistics space with additional ancillary areas, on a 35-acre (14 hectare) plot within Phase One of the 6 million sq ft (557,400 sq m) logistics scheme, bringing 500 permanent jobs to the region.
Adrienne Howells, Lidl UK’s Head of Warehouse Expansion, said: “With more British customers choosing Lidl as their family supermarket we are laser focused on the sustainable growth of our business. We are, therefore, thrilled to be in a position to confirm our 13th distrubution centre in Great Britain, bringing investment to Doncaster, new jobs and additional support to our existing and future stores in the north of England.”
Lidl will join Fellowes, Amazon and CEVA who have also taken space at iPort within Phase One. Over 2 million sq ft (185,800 sq m) has now been committed.
A Planning Application for Lidl’s new warehouse and office space has been submitted, with construction anticipated to commence in 2017.
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