68 J Murphy Group - Padnall Lake
J MURPHY GROUP - PADNALL LAKE
Leading international , specialist engineering and construction company , J Murphy & Sons Limited have completed a housing block on the ambitious Padnall Lake development in Romford .
A topping out ceremony to mark the occasion was held at the new block , called Newcombe House , with Mark Crane , Development Director at Be First , the Deputy Leader of Barking and Dagenham Council , Saima Ashraf and members of the Murphy team .
The next phase of the development will see the J Murphy Group deliver seventy new homes for client Be First , the regeneration arm of Barking and Dagenham Council , which will sit adjacent to the newly opened Padnall lake .
Be First has a strong history of creating new , high-quality homes for people and communities in Barking and Dagenham , and through its work the borough has been named the most affordable for housing in London .
At Padnall Lake , there will be 70 units in total , made up of 26 three-bedroom town houses and 44 flats one- and twobedroom flats , all offered at affordable rent .
Be First ’ s vision for Padnall Lake was developed through creative engagement with the local community , the technical and design team , the local authority and wider stakeholders .
This developed neighbourhood will be a place for biodiversity , play , for walks , sports and cycling , in a much-improved environment . The modular design for off-site manufacturing and assembly will significantly speed up delivery of the new homes , minimise local disruption and further enhance sustainability .
As part of the wider Padnall Lake development and a continued commitment to improving the borough for residents and communities , Murphy has supported Be First ’ s mission to completely refurbish the area , breathing new life into the popular local lake in Chadwell Heath . Together , they have improved the cleanliness of the lake , enhanced biodiversity , created new cycling and walking paths , delivered significant open space , and provided a new community space for residents .