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Beam Park Project Reaches Milestone with Completion of Third Phase

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The Beam Park project, led by Vistry Group and L&Q, has reached a significant milestone with the completion of the third phase, marking the highest point of the construction. This phase is part of an eight-phase masterplan that will deliver approximately 4,000 homes, with the first 520 homes being split evenly between affordable and market rent. The development is a result of a partnership between the Barking and Dagenham Council, the Greater London Authority (GLA), and Be First, the council's housing arm.

Key Takeaways:

  • The third phase of the Beam Park project, led by Vistry Group and L&Q, has been completed, marking a significant milestone in the development.
  • The scheme is delivering 520 new homes for Barking and Dagenham Council as part of a wider eight-phase masterplan that will eventually deliver around 4,000 homes.
  • The 520 homes will be split evenly between 'affordable' and market rent, with nearly half of these being affordable tenures.
  • The development includes a health centre, nursery, primary school, and green spaces, with more than half of the development dedicated to open space.
  • Once complete, Beam Park will include retail units, two schools, a gym, a nursery, a multi-faith centre, and two energy centres.
  • The wider Beam Park site will see almost 4,000 homes built across eight phases.
  • A topping-out ceremony was held on October 1 to mark the occasion, attended by representatives from the Greater London Authority, the Mayor of London, Barking and Dagenham Council, and Be First.
  • Andrew Savege, development director at Be First, stated that the project is a "best possible example of the power of partnership" and will create Beam Park as one of London's most attractive neighborhoods.
  • Tom Copley, deputy mayor for housing and residential development, expressed delight at seeing progress being made at Beam Park, highlighting the significant difference the affordable tenures will make to the local community.

Statistics:

  • The Beam Park project will deliver approximately 4,000 homes across eight phases.
  • The first two phases have already delivered 1,158 homes.
  • The 520 homes in the third phase will be split evenly between 'affordable' and market rent.
  • Nearly half of the 520 homes (238-240 homes) will be affordable tenures.
  • The development includes a total of 520 homes, a health centre, nursery, primary school, and green spaces.
  • More than half of the development ( approximately 2,400 homes) is set to be dedicated to open space.

Sources:

  • Vistry Group
  • L&Q
  • Barking and Dagenham Council
  • Be First
  • Greater London Authority (GLA)
  • Mayor of London

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