96 Durkan - Southmere Village
DURKAN - SOUTHMERE VILLAGE
Durkan , one of London and the South East ’ s leading independent development and construction companies , is breathing new life into the area with the addition of 525 homes , shops , local facilities and an innovatively designed library .
The new Southmere Village development from Durkan is part of Peabody ’ s ambitious programme to regenerate the wider area of Thamesmead with 20,000 new homes as part of its 30-year plan for the district . The area will also benefit from strong transport links including a new pedestrian route from Abbey Wood Crossrail station in the south to Southmere Lake in the north .
In addition to providing much-needed new homes for Londoners , the ambitious project is breathing new life into South Thamesmead with new shops , local amenities and an innovative designed Library .
Southmere Village is the first phase of the Abbey Wood and South Thamesmead Housing Zone which will deliver more than 1,600 homes across four sites . The plans include the development of local amenities including a new library and public spaces that will join the future Abbey Wood Crossrail station with South Thamesmead .
It is also the first project where the existing post-war building stock is being demolished and completely rebuilt .
Through a partnership with YouthBuild , Durkan is creating skills development and employment opportunities that will deliver a positive legacy for Thamesmead .
The Construction Skills Academy is based in the heart of Thamesmead . Located at a former police station , Durkan completely refurbished the site , transforming it for use as a training academy . The YouthBuild programme provides young adults in the local community with the opportunity to build a career in the construction industry .
The scheme sees participants spend time on site with Durkan , carrying out essential building and repair work around Thamesmead . This work enables trainees to gain valuable construction experience and work towards qualifications while contributing to the regeneration of their local community .
Trainees supported by Durkan will work on the Southmere Village scheme and following completion of their qualifications , will be considered for further apprenticeships or employment opportunities in Thamesmead .