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NEWSLETTER Issue 42: April 2021 www.swan.org.uk www.blackwallreachcommunity.co.uk
Did you know? The play equipment has a nautical theme to celebrate the maritime history of the local area.
Development update: The transformation continues Phase 1B –The landscaping work on Phase 1B close to Blackwall DLR Station is now finished and open to the public. This area includes play equipment open to children who live on the estate and in the local area. Phase 2 – Work to install the external walls of the new homes is well underway on all four buildings. This work is most noticeable on Wayfare House (block C3) on Poplar High Street, where half of the building now has the pre-cast concrete façade panels in place. The next stage of the façade installation will start on Gosnold House (block C2) soon. On Woolmore Street, Venture House (block D) and Quest House (block C1) are now surrounded by scaffolding ahead of the start of bricklaying. These works are essential to start closing up the building, making it watertight so internal work can begin. Work has already begun on the internal walls of Venture House. The basement level work is almost complete so the electrical and mechanical installation works above
the ground floor can start soon. The heating pipework has been successfully extended from the energy centre in Phase 1B to Phase 2 and up to Phase 1A. This work will allow all the development phases to be connected to Blackwall’s district heating system. Phase 3 – Following the public consultation, we submitted a planning application approval for 315 new residential homes, a café/restaurant, concierge and communal space for residents, all within 2 main buildings between six and 12 storeys in height. The landscape will include new gardens, children’s playspace and improvements to the Millennium Green. We are currently awaiting a planning decision and hope to have an update later in Spring.
Blackwall Reach | Newsletter - April 2021
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