Peel Ports, Alexandra Dock
Glencar completed the construction of a 240,000 sq ft multi-user warehouse for Peel Ports at their Alexandra Dock development at the Port of Liverpool in August 2024.
Client
Peel Ports
Programme
Complete
Size (sq.ft)
240,000
Completion
August 2024
Architect
Chetwoods
Size
240,000 sq ft
Programme
12 months
About This Project
Project Description
Glencar completed the construction of a 240,000 sq ft multi-user warehouse for Peel Ports at their Alexandra Dock development at the Port of Liverpool in August 2024. Designed by leading architects Chetwoods, the project was delivered over a 12 month programme. Equivalent in length to five full-sized football pitches (400 metres), the warehouse was built to accommodate and store a wide range of commodities, including both unitised and non-unitised goods.
The development involved significant engineering works, including the installation of 6,500 piles, 729 precast concrete push wall panels weighing over 4,800 tonnes, and the pouring of over 40,000m³ of concrete. The facility was meticulously designed to support the operational needs of Peel Ports, providing a robust and efficient storage solution tailored to its multi-user functionality.
Referred to as the Alexandra Dock Multi-User Warehouse (MUW), the facility also features 300 meters of dedicated quayside, state-of-the-art cranes for vessel discharge, fast HGV turnaround times, a vehicle wash bay, weighbridges, a marshalling cabin, and a separate office block with welfare facilities. The project highlights Glencar’s ability to deliver large-scale, highly functional logistics developments that enhance operational efficiency and meet the client’s diverse requirements.
Civils Focus
This project demanded precision geotechnical engineering, combining advanced piling, high performance slabs, and UXO remediation to ensure stability for crane operations and bulk storage. By integrating sustainable practices with specialist ground engineering solutions, Glencar successfully delivered a high-load-capacity facility optimised for long-term operational efficiency.
Key Civils and Infrastructure Works
• UXO Surveys and Clearance – 15m-deep boreholes, 360° scanning, and 50m exclusion zones ensured site safety before construction.
• Segmented Caisson Shafts – Five 12m-diameter wet cast concrete shafts for anomaly removal, sealed with EPDM gaskets.
• Piling Solutions – 2,651 CFA piles (350mm–650mm) and 4,034 Rigid Inclusion Piles (RIPs) to support 100kN/m² slab loading. LHM 420 Crane.
Speaking about the impressive development, Pete Goodman Glencar Managing Director Midlands and North said: “Ports serve as a critical part of the UK Supply Chain and multi-user facilities of this type contribute towards the continuation of the import and export of vital goods and enhance the ports warehousing and distribution capabilities.
This development aims to optimise supply chains, reduce road miles, and provide substantial cost, carbon, and congestion benefits, solidifying Liverpool’s role in the UK’s logistics network .This serves as the second project we have completed to date for Peel Ports with further announcements set to be made in the not-too-distant future as Glencar continues to expand its port-side and critical transport infrastructure and civils offering.
I would once again like to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to the work of the full professional team on this job who have produced a truly outstanding result that we can all be proud of. We have enjoyed working with the team from Peel Ports and look forward to working together again very soon”
Also in comment: Phil Hall, Mersey Port Director, Peel Ports Group said: “We’re very pleased to see the successful completion and full occupancy of Alexandra Dock Warehouse at the Port of Liverpool.
This facility enhances our logistics capabilities and demonstrates our commitment to developing sustainable, port-centric solutions for our customers.
The strong uptake reflects the demand for high-quality warehousing space in this strategic location, and provides real cost, carbon and congestion benefits to supply chains, reinforcing Liverpool’s position as a key logistics hub.”
Glencar completed the construction of a 240,000 sq ft multi-user warehouse for Peel Ports at their Alexandra Dock development at the Port of Liverpool in August 2024. Designed by leading architects Chetwoods, the project was delivered over a 12 month programme. Equivalent in length to five full-sized football pitches (400 metres), the warehouse was built to accommodate and store a wide range of commodities, including both unitised and non-unitised goods.
The development involved significant engineering works, including the installation of 6,500 piles, 729 precast concrete push wall panels weighing over 4,800 tonnes, and the pouring of over 40,000m³ of concrete. The facility was meticulously designed to support the operational needs of Peel Ports, providing a robust and efficient storage solution tailored to its multi-user functionality.
Referred to as the Alexandra Dock Multi-User Warehouse (MUW), the facility also features 300 meters of dedicated quayside, state-of-the-art cranes for vessel discharge, fast HGV turnaround times, a vehicle wash bay, weighbridges, a marshalling cabin, and a separate office block with welfare facilities. The project highlights Glencar’s ability to deliver large-scale, highly functional logistics developments that enhance operational efficiency and meet the client’s diverse requirements.
Civils Focus
This project demanded precision geotechnical engineering, combining advanced piling, high performance slabs, and UXO remediation to ensure stability for crane operations and bulk storage. By integrating sustainable practices with specialist ground engineering solutions, Glencar successfully delivered a high-load-capacity facility optimised for long-term operational efficiency.
Key Civils and Infrastructure Works
• UXO Surveys and Clearance – 15m-deep boreholes, 360° scanning, and 50m exclusion zones ensured site safety before construction.
• Segmented Caisson Shafts – Five 12m-diameter wet cast concrete shafts for anomaly removal, sealed with EPDM gaskets.
• Piling Solutions – 2,651 CFA piles (350mm–650mm) and 4,034 Rigid Inclusion Piles (RIPs) to support 100kN/m² slab loading. LHM 420 Crane.
Speaking about the impressive development, Pete Goodman Glencar Managing Director Midlands and North said: “Ports serve as a critical part of the UK Supply Chain and multi-user facilities of this type contribute towards the continuation of the import and export of vital goods and enhance the ports warehousing and distribution capabilities.
This development aims to optimise supply chains, reduce road miles, and provide substantial cost, carbon, and congestion benefits, solidifying Liverpool’s role in the UK’s logistics network .This serves as the second project we have completed to date for Peel Ports with further announcements set to be made in the not-too-distant future as Glencar continues to expand its port-side and critical transport infrastructure and civils offering.
I would once again like to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to the work of the full professional team on this job who have produced a truly outstanding result that we can all be proud of. We have enjoyed working with the team from Peel Ports and look forward to working together again very soon”
Also in comment: Phil Hall, Mersey Port Director, Peel Ports Group said: “We’re very pleased to see the successful completion and full occupancy of Alexandra Dock Warehouse at the Port of Liverpool.
This facility enhances our logistics capabilities and demonstrates our commitment to developing sustainable, port-centric solutions for our customers.
The strong uptake reflects the demand for high-quality warehousing space in this strategic location, and provides real cost, carbon and congestion benefits to supply chains, reinforcing Liverpool’s position as a key logistics hub.”
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