UK-based housing developer Wates Residential has been named as the development partner by the London Borough of Harrow for the £600m regeneration programme.

Wates will serve as the council’s 50/50 partner of Harrow Strategic Development Partnership (HSDP), which will refurbish Wealdstone town centre, construct 1,500 new homes, a new civic centre, shops, offices, and a school, as well as public and green spaces.

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Harrow Council leader Graham Henson said: “During these difficult times it is important to have something to look forward to – our ambitious plans will give families an affordable place to call home, create jobs for local people, build a new Council HQ, and re-energise Wealdstone town centre.

“Through our partnership with Wates we have a once in a lifetime opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of our residents and boost the local economy. Now is the right time to redevelop these three sites and build a better Harrow for our residents and businesses.”

The partnership will invest in employment and training initiatives including offering construction training for more 130 unemployed youth and deliver 220 apprenticeships.

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The Harrow Strategic Development Partnership is planned to commence in February 2021 with the first homes planned to be built in 2022.

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Wates Residential development director Kate Ives said: “Wates Residential is delighted to have been chosen as Harrow Council’s partner to help deliver its ambitious vision to Build a Better Harrow.

“We look forward to working with the council as we build more than 1,500 much-needed high-quality homes and a new civic centre at the heart of the local community.”

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Wates Residential will serve as the development partner for the council’s regeneration programme. (Credit: Harrow Council)