Once waste ground, this site is now a thriving industrial and logistics hub, set to create up to 1,250 jobs and inject vitality into Derby’s economy. This case study explores the challenges the developers faced—from complex ground conditions and flood risks to infrastructure upgrades—and how they overcame them to deliver a project that sets new standards for sustainable development, community benefit, and economic growth.
By focusing on environmental responsibility, health and wellbeing, and the long-term needs of businesses and employees alike, Indurent Park Derby demonstrates how bold vision and careful collaboration can turn obstacles into opportunities for progress.
Coordinating with multiple stakeholders and aligning the development’s goals with the city’s long-term vision.
Indurent worked closely with Derby City Council and Network Rail to ensure the project’s goals aligned with broader urban development plans. By securing significant power and gas supply capacities, the park was made suitable not only for logistics but also for manufacturing facilities, expanding its appeal to a diverse range of industries.
The site was previously used for railway sidings and landfill, which resulted in complex ground conditions and contamination issues.
A comprehensive ground improvement strategy was employed, involving Dynamic Compaction (DC) and Rolling Dynamic Compaction (RDC) to stabilise the land. A test slab was used to validate settlement and ensure the site was suitable for development. By retaining all ground arisings on-site, the project eliminated the need for off-site disposal, optimizing material management and reducing environmental impact.
The site was located within a flood corridor adjacent to the River Derwent, necessitating the creation of a flood mitigation solution.
A detailed flood mitigation corridor was designed and constructed with approval from the Environment Agency. Stormwater management during extreme weather events, such as Storm Franklin in February 2022, was carefully monitored to protect the site from flooding.
Access to the site and integration with existing highway infrastructure posed significant difficulties.
The project included extensive highway upgrades to improve access, leveraging material from the A52 highway works to avoid surplus arisings. This strategy reduced transport impacts and facilitated smoother connectivity between the site and key transport hubs.
Securing sufficient power and gas supply to meet the diverse needs of potential tenants, including logistics and manufacturing companies.
The installation required specialist directional drilling under the River Derwent, involving extensive stakeholder coordination to successfully route the high-voltage (HV) supply. Indurent secured 7.2 MVA of power—well beyond standard storage needs—allowing for B2 manufacturing facilities, broadening the site’s appeal. A medium-pressure gas supply and diverse telecom and fibre connections were also established, further strengthening the site’s infrastructure.
Indurent Park Derby has four high quality, sustainable and popular warehouses that will deliver benefits for your business, your people and the environment.
PV panels on roof as standard, generating significant energy savings and Smart LED lighting helping you reduce energy consumption by up to 75%
Roof lights reduce the need for additional daytime lighting and provide a light, bright environment for your employees
BREEAM Excellent rating targeted placing this warehouse in the top 10% of warehouses in the UK for sustainability.
With an EPC A+ rating, customers can lower their energy bills, all whilst delivering net zero carbon offices
“This project is symbolic of our commitment to invest in areas where we feel we can provide local economic growth and generate jobs for the local region. There is currently a huge appetite for warehouse space like this across the Midlands and the North, and these units were built to address this.”
Robert Richardson, Development Director at Indurent
Maximising the development’s impact on the local economy and community.
Indurent Park is expected to create up to 1,250 jobs, bringing a significant boost to the local economy. The proximity to the Pride Park and Wyvern Retail Park enhances the site’s connectivity to local amenities. The creation of public spaces like riverside walks and landscaped areas, combined with the nearby Sanctuary Bird Reserve, provides added value to the surrounding community.
Enhancing the site’s appeal to future tenants by prioritising employee health and wellbeing.
The park was designed with several health and wellbeing features, including a fitness trim trail, outdoor seating areas, riverside walks, and cycle paths. Additionally, the park’s landscaping incorporated a biodiversity-friendly riverside meadow, fish refuges, and over 17,000 shrubs and trees, contributing to a pleasant and environmentally conscious workspace.
Ensuring the development was sustainable and met modern energy efficiency standards.
Indurent Park was developed to the company’s Indurent Standard, with a focus on energy efficiency and sustainability. The buildings were constructed to achieve BREEAM Excellent certification, reducing carbon emissions by over 50%. Photovoltaic systems were installed on-site, along with enhanced building fabrics and services to promote sustainable energy use.
