Caddick completes DPD logistics hub in County Durham

By Danny BallPublished On: October 20th, 2026Categories: News, Top Stories

Caddick Construction has reached practical completion on a 63,000 sq ft distribution hub for DPD at Forrest Park, a £250m industrial and logistics development in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham.

The purpose-built facility was developed by Richardson Barberry and will serve DPD’s regional operations under a 25-year lease.

Located on an eight-acre site near Junction 59 of the A1(M), the hub has the potential to support up to 250 additional jobs as the parcel delivery company expands in the North East.

Built to BREEAM Excellent standards, the scheme adds to the industrial and logistics accommodation being delivered at Forrest Park, where infrastructure investment is supporting future development phases.

Caddick delivers 63,000 sq ft logistics facility

Richardson Barberry appointed Durham-based Caddick Construction as main contractor for the project. Caddick Civil Engineering also worked on the scheme.

Jon Robinson, Development Director at Richardson Barberry, said: “Handing over DPD’s new regional distribution hub is a major milestone for Richardson Barberry, DPD and Forrest Park.

“From securing the pre-let agreement through to delivery of this high-quality facility, the first of its kind built to the latest DPD build specification for its distribution centres in the UK, the project has demonstrated the strength of demand for best-in-class logistics space in the North East and the quality of the opportunity at Forrest Park, the region’s leading employment site.

“The state-of-the-art building will support DPD’s long-term operational growth while delivering jobs and economic benefits for County Durham. The successful completion of this project further reinforces Forrest Park’s position as the region’s premier industrial and logistics site.

“We are proud to have successfully delivered DPD into the development and look forward to reporting more occupier deals at Forrest Park in the near future. Continuing to see the positive economic impact and much needed jobs it will bring to the local communities and businesses.”

He added: “We would like to thank DPD, Durham County Council, the Forrest family, Caddick Construction and the wider consultant team for their collaborative approach throughout the development process.

“This latest milestone continues the momentum at Forrest Park as we progress discussions with further occupiers and advance the next phases of development.”

DPD hub supports regional distribution growth

The new building is designed to provide capacity for DPD’s growing parcel delivery operations, with the company citing operational efficiency and resilience as key requirements for the facility.

Louise Ferguson, Head of Property at DPD, said: “We are excited to see our new facility at Forrest Park reach practical completion.

“The purpose-built hub provides us with the capacity, efficiency and operational resilience we require to handle the growing demand for DPD’s services in the area, with space to carry on growing for a number of years.

“The investment forms part of DPD’s ongoing commitment to enhancing and expanding our nationwide network and supports our long-term sustainability ambitions. We look forward to commencing operations from the new hub and continuing to grow our operation in the region.”

Nick Bramwell, Associate Director at Savills, said: “The completion of this facility is another important step forward for Forrest Park and demonstrates the success of our long-term vision for the site. DPD’s investment will help create new job opportunities and strengthen County Durham’s position as a leading location for business investment and logistics operations.

“It marks another significant investment by Richardson Barberry in the region’s industrial and logistics sector and leaves a lasting legacy through the involvement of local supply chain partners and employment opportunities created throughout the construction programme.”

Steve Ford, Regional Managing Director of Caddick Construction North East and Yorkshire, said: “We’re proud to have reached practical completion on the new DPD distribution hub at Forrest Park, marking an important milestone in our continued growth across the North East.

“As a key project for our business, we worked collaboratively with our colleagues at Caddick Civil Engineering to deliver a high-quality, sustainable facility which will enable DPD to meet growing demand.

“It was a privilege to work closely with Richardson Barberry to achieve its ambitions for growth at Forrest Park. Projects like this demonstrate the strength of our expertise in the industrial sector and our commitment to supporting the region’s economy and future growth.”

Forrest Park plans 830,500 sq ft first phase

Richardson Barberry is delivering Forrest Park through a development agreement between Durham County Council and local landowners, the Forrest family.

The wider development has the potential to provide up to 1.8 million sq ft of industrial and logistics space over the next decade, with the capacity to create more than 3,000 jobs.

Planning consent has been secured for the first phase, which comprises 830,500 sq ft of industrial and logistics accommodation across eight units. Infrastructure works have also been completed to support future occupiers.