KIDBROOKE: Ferrier Estate phase two gets go-ahead (From News Shopper)

KIDBROOKE: Ferrier Estate phase two gets go-ahead

10:20am Saturday 20th March 2010 in

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PERMISSION has been granted for the next stage in a notorious estate’s regeneration.

Greenwich Council approved the second phase of Kidbrooke’s Ferrier Estate redevelopment project on Thursday (Mar 19).

Topping out of the first buildings in the £1bn redevelopment by Berkeley Homes recently began and now construction will move on to another 710 homes.

Overall, the plan will see around 4,000 homes built on the site, along with a new school, community, healthcare and leisure facilities.

Some groups have criticised the project, pointing out that just 1,520 of the new homes will be affordable.

The Ferrier estate was built in 1974 but over the years has become run-down and heavily vandalised while its residents have suffered huge problems with pests including rats and mice.

Deputy leader of Greenwich Council Cllr Peter Brooks said: “The council's vision for Kidbrooke, shared by local residents, is to create new homes fit for the 21st century.

“Phase Two of the Kidbrooke regeneration project will enable us to take a huge step towards that vision, providing a valuable mix of housing suitable for the local community."