Bouygues UK has completed the 220-home first phase of Westminster City Council’s flagship Ebury Bridge regeneration scheme.
The milestone marks the delivery of 226 new homes, including 100 “high-quality” council homes, 16 returning leasehold homes, and 110 homes for market sale.
It represents the largest delivery of new council homes in South Westminster for the past 50 years.
Located in Knightsbridge and Belgravia, Ebury Bridge is one of Westminster City Council’s flagship regeneration projects, rejuvenating an existing 1930s estate.
Recognised for high levels of energy efficiency and rated as BREEAM Outstanding, all homes will be heated and cooled by a ground source heat pump, using warm water from 130 metres underground.
Low carbon heating and cooling systems, greywater recycling, and blue roofs feature in the new low carbon neighbourhood.
Fabienne Viala, chairwomen and CEO of Bouygues UK, said: “We are thrilled to have completed the first phase of the largest delivery of new affordable homes in South Westminster in partnership with Westminster City Council.
“I am incredibly proud of our team, led by Peter Doherty, for their dedication and hard work in bringing this project to fruition.
“Our collaboration with the Ebury Bridge Estate community has resulted in sustainable benefits for all residents and workers and highlights our unwavering commitment to social value.
“The site team has supported career sessions, work experience placements, provided educational support for residents and schools, and welcomed five apprentices from nearby London boroughs.”
Earlier this month, Bouygues Construction announced that Viala will step down after eight years at the helm, with Bouygues veteran Philippe Bernard to step up to the role in her place.
Councillor Matt Noble, cabinet member for regeneration and renters at Westminster City Council, said: “This is the start of a new chapter for Ebury Bridge. This phase not only sees the first residents move back into their new homes, but it will see new community facilities, play spaces and improved living standards.
Phase one of the scheme aimed to set a new standard for mixed tenure neighbourhoods with a single estate management service across all buildings.
“In total, the Ebury Bridge project will deliver 781 high-quality and sustainable homes across three phases, with more than half set to be new or replacement council homes for social rent.”
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