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PINNACLE launched construction of new distribution centre at WestPoint
PINNACLE launched construction of new distribution centre at WestPoint
May 28, 2008 PINNACLE CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE commenced construction of DC B, the second hall in sequence of WestPoint D2 Distribution Park in Lozorno, Slovakia. When completed, DC B will offer 30,000 sqm of modern logistics space, thus totalling 54,000 sqm of lettable area at WestPoint.
After successful completion of DC C, PINNACLE launched construction of another distribution centre of approximately 30,000 sqm of gross lettable area.
Upon completion the new premises can be used as a single level storage and production space with mezzanine level office and sanitary rooms. New DC will provide its tenants with 50 passenger parking spaces, plus additional 50 slots for trucks. The dimensions of DCB are 100 m of external width and 290 m of external length with the clear height of 10 m.
The structural system of the hall includes prefabricated concrete frame on reinforced concrete floor slab, which guarantees distributed loading capacity of 5t per square meter. The design and implementation strictly follows all applicable European standards, norms and regulations. Perimeter walls and roof cladding are insulated with mineral wool rated for minimum 60 minutes of fire resistance. Roof skylights shall be performed on approximately 10% of the roof area above the storage space to provide requested natural light in the goods handling areas, and the combined light installations shall be performed the in racking areas; both of which exceeds statutory requirements.
The interior climate control is guaranteed by natural ventilation for office space with air handling units in sanitary rooms. Fire prevention system shall include heat and smoke detectors connected to the central control panel, ceiling mounted ESFR fire sprinkler system in storage space, and water hydrants and manual fire extinguishers in office space,. The ESFR sprinklers follow the US insurance standards introduced by FM Global.
The construction progress and site security are being monitored by web connected CCTV camera. The erection of nearly 100 columns out of the total 300 pieces can be observed at this moment.
DCB construction will be completed and operations will commence in November 2008. Negotiations with potential tenants of DC B are under way.
The construction contract was granted to Zipp Bratislava (Strabag). Construction design has been provided by Astra Zlin.
To date PINNACLE has constructed and leased more than 250,000 sqm of warehouse and office space in PointParks in the Czech and Slovak republics.
