Formal construction of Paddington Square has now commenced.
The start of the project’s construction (13.08.2019) marked major progress on site to date, including the demolition of the former Royal Mail Sorting Office at 31 London Street and adjacent buildings on Praed Street, as well as piling and basement box works that are now well underway. These works will enable the creation of the new transport infrastructure and four levels of retail, located directly beneath the office building and public square.
James Sellar, CEO of Sellar, commented: “Paddington Square sits as the centrepiece of the transformation of Paddington. In starting construction on site we now move into an exciting new chapter for the development. “Our ambition is to deliver something of true value for London which celebrates the best of design, retail, workspace and dining in one of the most connected parts of the city. Paddington has always been a gateway to London and a centre of innovation, and we look forward to creating a scheme that is a reflection of both a forward-thinking area, and a future-facing city.”
It is estimated Paddington’s local economy will benefit by as much as £350m a year following completion of Paddington Square, while the development will bring approximately 4,500 new jobs to the area.
The piling and basement box phase of construction is expected to be completed by summer 2020. Mace will then formally begin construction of the main Paddington Square office building, with completion of the scheme anticipated by 2022.