Name of the Project
Brent Cross London regeneration.

Location
London, England, UK.

Client
Hammerson and Standard Life Investments.

Project Description
The regeneration of Brent Cross London will double the size of the existing centre to two-million square feet of retail and leisure space.

This will include up to 150 new retail stores and 50 new restaurants, a state-of-the art leisure facility and cinema, hotel accommodation and improved public spaces, including a new town square.

The plans also include a relocated and extended bus station and improved transport and highways infrastructure.

Potential Job Creation
The regeneration will provide employment and training prospects for local people, including construction opportunities.

The construction workforce is expected to peak at about 1 200 people.

Value
£1.4-billion.

Duration
Subject to planning consent, preliminary work on the development could start as soon as mid-2018.

Latest Developments
Laing O’Rourke has been chosen as the preferred contractor for the retail extension of Brent Cross London following a competitive tender process.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Laing O’Rourke (preferred contractor).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Hammerson head of corporate communications Lindsay Dunford, tel +44 20 7887 1115 or 
email Lindsay.dunford@hammerson.com.
firstlight Public Relations, Justin St Clair-Charles on behalf of Standard Life Investments,
tel +44 20 3617 7233 or
email sliteteam@firstlightpr.com.