The work will be completed under two contracts totaling more than £30 million. The largest is the £17.3 million Brent Indian Centre project. It entails demolishing an existing structure and replacing it with a new community facility and 29 affordable homes. The Brent Indian Community will relocate to the new development. Consequently, it will include a large multi-purpose hall, commercial kitchen, offices, and an IT training room.
The second contract is for the nearby £13.6 million Learie Constantine Community Centre project. It will also include the demolition of a building to make way for the Learie Constantine Centre’s new home. Furthermore, 26 new homes consisting of one, two, and three-bedroom apartments will be constructed.
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London affordable housing deal
Both contracts were awarded to Willmott Dixon through the SCAPE Construction framework. Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness, and Renters Security, Cllr Knight, stated, “We are excited to collaborate with Willmott Dixon. Our collaboration for the London affordable housing deal will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, affordable housing for Brent residents, resulting in a fairer and more equal society for all.”
Willmott Dixon‘s London and East managing director, Chris Tredget, stated, “We’re happy to be expanding our track record of building homes in London by working on the Brent Indian and Learie Constantine Community Centres for the London Borough of Brent.” We’re excited to be a part of the community during our time in the borough. Thus, the new centres and homes will provide top facilities for local residents once completed.”
