Wates Constructon has been appointed to deliver an apartment scheme worth over £70 million in London.
The £76m project will comprise of a 32-storey tower with a seven-storey podium at its base containing 269 private and affordable social apartments. The design was developed by architects Pilbrow & Partners.
The development will form part of phase two of a major programme of works to deliver 10,000 new resident units on the Greenwich Peninsula.
The appointment was made on behalf of Knight Dragon.
Managing Director of Wates Construction, Mark Tant, said: "We’re pleased to announce our appointment to this latest stage of construction work on the Greenwich Peninsula and our continued partnership with developer, Knight Dragon."
Richard Margree, Chief Executive of Knight Dragon, added: "Knight Dragon has invested £500m so far and is committed to delivering a vibrant and viable development. We already have 1,300 homes under construction, with 500 to be completed in the next few months."
(LM/CD)
Construction News
06/05/2015
Wates To Deliver £76m Development


07/04/2025
GRAHAM has secured a partnership contract with Solihull Council for the delivery of hard facilities management (FM) services under the established Property Services and Maintenance Partnership.
The new agreement, awarded after a competitive procurement process, extends a relationship with Solihull

07/04/2025
Fleete has started construction on what is believed to be the largest dedicated commercial vehicle electric charging hub in the UK.
The shared facility, located in the Port of Tilbury, is on track for completion in December 2025.
The project marks the first works funded by the UK Government under

07/04/2025
Tenants are now settling into newly built, energy-efficient council homes in Middlecroft, as Chesterfield Borough Council completes the latest phase of its housing development programme.
Two three-bedroom houses on Ringwood Avenue have been handed over to their new occupants, while work has also fi

07/04/2025
A new health centre in Didcot has reached a significant milestone after receiving planning approval from the Vale of White Horse District Council.
The centre, located in Great Western Park, is set to enhance primary health care delivery in the area, which is managed by the Buckinghamshire, Oxfords

07/04/2025
Roof lanterns are one of the star players in the world of skylights, bringing a touch of glamour and luxury to a growing number of homes across the UK.
If you have one at the top of your wish list, we're here to help with expert advice, top brand rooflights and a roof lantern buyer's guide to ligh

07/04/2025
The Vale of Glamorgan Council is launching a new renewable energy initiative designed to help residents invest in solar panels and battery storage through a group-buying scheme.
The scheme, known as Solar Together, marks the first opportunity for South East Wales homeowners to benefit from a model

07/04/2025
Persimmon welcomed Wales' Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Jayne Bryant MS, to its Construction Academy in Llanilid this week.
The visit, which included a tour of the facility and a nearby Morgans Walk site, was led by Persimmon's chairman in Wales, Stephen Cleveley, along with managing directors St

07/04/2025
HLM Architects has successfully completed its leadership transition, marking the next phase in its evolution as an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).
A carefully structured leadership shift will strengthen HLM’s position as an innovative, people-focused practice, ensuring long-term stability and futu

04/04/2025
A major new multi-generational housing scheme is set to take shape in Congleton after the McGoff Group secured unanimous planning approval for its proposed development on Morley Drive, the former site of John Morley Limited.
Approved at a recent planning committee meeting, the joint application fro

04/04/2025
GMI Construction Group has broken ground on a new £17 million purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development on Foss Islands Road, marking its third major student housing project in York.
The five-storey scheme, developed in partnership by Urbium Capital and Harrogate-based Gregory Properti