A key milestone has been marked in St Helens, as McLaren Construction Midlands & North celebrated the completion of Indurent 420, Omega West - a 421,249 sq. ft. industrial and logistics development.
Representatives and stakeholders gathered on site alongside the Mayor and Leader of St Helen’s Borough Council, to commemorate the handover of the high-specification facility, which marks the final phase in the transformation of the wider Omega West scheme.
Developed by Miller Developments and forward funded by Indurent, Indurent 420 presents warehousing and office space built to exacting sustainability and operational standards. The event acknowledged the collective efforts of the team and the positive impact the scheme will bring to the local economy.
Comprising premium logistics and distribution space - including a two-storey main office, hub office, high-specification warehouse space, car parking, and comprehensive landscaping – Indurent 420, Omega West has been delivered to the highest environmental and operational standards achieving a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating and EPC A+.
Sustainability was embedded throughout the project, with all site plant and machinery operated on alternative fuels, and construction waste tracked and managed via the Smartwaste platform. Enhanced photovoltaic panels have been installed, and a full cut-and-fill balance was achieved to reuse all excavated cohesive materials on site.
The building has been future proofed with natural roof lighting to reduce energy consumption alongside infrastructure to support future EV charging. Externally, the scheme features extensive.
Landscaping, including a wildflower meadow and new green spaces, enhancing biodiversity and the overall environmental value of the site. McLaren’s commitment to health and safety during the scheme saw over 750 personnel on site and successfully delivered over 139,299 hours without a single reportable incident (RIDDOR).
Community engagement has been a cornerstone of McLaren’s delivery approach, with regular communication shared through local newsletters and council updates, alongside outreach events held in partnership with schools and colleges to raise awareness of career opportunities in construction.
McLaren delivered a wide range of social value activity aimed at supporting the local community, with the project team engaging with a local collection point to donate timber offcuts and surplus pallets. The site team also actively participated in several careers’ events at Trinity High School, De La Salle School, Cowley College, and Carmel College providing valuable career guidance.
The team also supported local employment by hiring a Senior Site Manager from the St Helens community and prioritising the use of local suppliers and materials throughout the programme. Ongoing onsite work experience was given to a Warrington College student throughout the scheme and McLaren also sponsored the Woolton Santos U9 football team and donated laptops to Martin Murray’s local boxing academy.
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.”
Councillor Richard McCauley, Portfolio Holder for Regeneration at St Helens Borough Council said:
“It is fantastic to see the completion of the final phase of development at Omega West. Throughout the planning and construction process there has been a commitment to delivering direct benefits for the local community through the use of local suppliers and meaningful engagement with our young people through local schools, colleges, and community groups. Now complete, Omega West will continue to benefit the residents of St Helens Borough by providing high quality employment opportunities futureproofed for generations to come.”
Dan Austin, Director and Head of North - Logistics at Indurent commented: “The successful completion of Indurent 420, Omega West marks a significant milestone for Indurent, as we continue to deliver future-ready logistics space in strategic locations across the UK. Omega West has been a flagship project for us, combining technical excellence, sustainable design and genuine community value and we’re proud to see this vision come to life.”
Indurent 420, Omega West builds on McLaren Construction’s successful track record at the business park, following the earlier delivery of Units 2 and 3. The completion further cements the contractor’s role in shaping the future of sustainable logistics infrastructure across the Midlands and North.
