Wilten Awarded Cardigan Phase 2 Following Successful Delivery of Phase 1

Wilten Construction is proud to announce the award of Cardigan Phase 2, following the successful completion of Phase 1 for Home Bargains. This next phase marks a continuation of our strong relationship with T.J. Morris, with Cardigan Phase 2 now becoming our fourth project together — a relationship built on trust, consistent performance, and quality delivery.

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We are pleased to be working in collaboration with WPL Consulting as Architect and Fairhurst Group as Engineer on this new 32‑week programme.

Delivering a 20,580 Sqft ALDI Food Store

Phase 2 will see the construction of a 20,580 sqft ALDI retail unit, delivered on a greenfield site close to existing retail and commercial premises. The scope of works includes:

• New shopfronts

• External door openings

• Customer car parking

• A dedicated service yard

• Associated drainage works

Designed as a contemporary food store, the building features a mono‑pitch roof form and materials selected to reflect the surrounding local vernacular. High‑quality landscaping and tree planting form an integral part of the proposal, helping to create an attractive, accessible and welcoming setting for customers.

Inside, the ALDI store has been designed with wide aisles, a clear layout, and the capacity to support sustainable travel modes, complemented by sufficient parking to make access convenient for shoppers.

This development forms part of ALDI’s wider expansion programme and will enhance the retail offer within the local area.

Sustainability Embedded Throughout

Sustainability and delivering community benefits are at the heart of this scheme, with a range of economic, environmental, and social measures being embedded throughout the design and construction process. Community involvement will include engagement with local schools and colleges to support future careers in construction and showcase the new retail unit for the local residents.

Environmental Benefits

• Carbon‑efficient cladding to improve thermal performance and reduce operational energy use

• Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) that enhance water quality and reduce environmental impact

• Installation of 4 EV charging points, with passive infrastructure to support an additional 20 charging spaces in the future

• Materials and processes selected to reduce carbon emissions and support long‑term sustainability

• The store is being delivered to an EPC A rating

Economic & Community Value

• A £7 million investment into the local economy

• Creation of long‑term employment opportunities

• Engagement with the community prior to and throughout construction including:

  • Pre‑commencement letter drops

  • Regular newsletters

  • Updates on our website and social media channels

• A strong focus on building relationships with local residents and stakeholders throughout the project

Strengthening a Trusted Partnership

“Cardigan Phase 2 represents another important milestone in our evolving partnership with T.J. Morris, demonstrating the confidence they place in Wilten to deliver projects aligned with their brand and high standards. We look forward to delivering this ALDI store and continuing our work with T.J. Morris and the wider professional team”, Naim Basha, Director / Co-founder

Progress updates will be shared as the project moves forward.