Wates takes Hammersmith Grove office deal

Development Securities has appointed Wates as contractor at its 275,000 sq ft prime office development in Hammersmith Grove, West London.

Work on site will start immediately on the first phase of the development comprising 110,000 sq ft of prime office space as well as 6,000 sq ft of cafes, restaurants and public space, due for completion in early 2013.

The first phase of the town centre development was forward funded by Scottish Widows Investment Property Partnership Trust (SWIPPT) for £50m in October 2011.

Julian Barwick, director, Development Securities said: “Our scheme at Hammersmith Grove is set to deliver some of the best new office space in West London into a tightly supplied market. The scheme will play an important part in the regeneration of Hammersmith’s town centre, attracting first-class occupiers to this prime location. Wates are an experienced and quality contractor and we look forward to working with them to deliver this scheme.”

Andy Willats, director for Wates Construction added: “We are delighted to have been awarded the project at Hammersmith Grove. Not only will we be delivering a first class project, but we will be playing a major part in the overall regeneration of Hammersmith. We look forward to developing our relationship with Development Securities and further strengthening our commercial portfolio in London.”