A significant milestone has been reached in St Helens with the completion of Indurent 420, Omega West, a major 421,249 sq. ft. industrial and logistics development delivered by McLaren Construction Midlands and North.
To celebrate the achievement, stakeholders and project partners gathered on site alongside the Mayor and Leader of St Helens Borough Council for a formal handover ceremony. The event marked the successful delivery of the final phase of the wider Omega West scheme.
Developed by Miller Developments and forward funded by Indurent, the new facility combines high-specification warehousing with office space and has been built to the highest operational and environmental standards. Indurent 420 features a two-storey main office, hub office, extensive warehouse space, car parking, and landscaped green areas. It has achieved a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating and EPC A+, underlining its strong sustainability credentials.
Throughout construction, sustainability remained a priority. All machinery on site operated using alternative fuels, construction waste was managed using the Smartwaste platform, and the site achieved a full cut-and-fill balance by reusing all excavated cohesive materials. The facility includes enhanced photovoltaic panels, natural roof lighting to reduce energy use, and infrastructure to support future EV charging. Surrounding the building is a newly created wildflower meadow and other green spaces designed to promote biodiversity.
McLaren also prioritised health and safety, delivering more than 139,299 working hours with over 750 personnel on site—without a single reportable incident (RIDDOR).
Community engagement played a key role in the project’s success. McLaren’s team maintained regular communication with local stakeholders through newsletters and council updates and organised school outreach events to promote careers in construction. The company also contributed to the community through social value initiatives, including timber donations to local charities, career events at area schools and colleges, and sponsorship of the Woolton Santos U9 football team. Laptops were also donated to Martin Murray’s local boxing academy.
Efforts to boost local employment included hiring a Senior Site Manager from the St Helens area and offering work experience placements, including a student from Warrington College. The project also prioritised the use of local suppliers and materials.
Gary Cramp, Managing Director of McLaren Construction Midlands and North, said: “We’re very proud to have marked the completion of Indurent 420, Omega West with our partners and stakeholders on site. This development continues McLaren’s strong legacy at Omega and reflects the power of collaboration, sustainability, and a commitment to delivering high-performance logistics infrastructure.”
David Milloy, Managing Director of Miller Developments, added: “This celebration marks not just the end of a successful build but the continuation of our long-term vision for Omega. McLaren has once again delivered a best-in-class development, and we thank the team for their professionalism, collaboration, and shared ambition.”
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