Work starts on Waltham Forest Town Hall site

International construction firm ISG has taken hold of the Waltham Forest Town Hall site, marking a key milestone in its ambitious transformation programme.

ISG will start work on the refurbishment of the Grade-II listed Town Hall, marking the largest change to the historic building and the wider campus since it was first opened in 1941.

The approved plans focus on creating an inclusive and welcoming space bringing it into the 21st century.

It will transform the way the council operates and delivers services to residents of the borough and provide an inviting and revitalised space for visitors of all ages to enjoy.

This first phase of the redevelopment was approved by Waltham Forest’s Planning Committee in October 2019, with work beginning on pedestrianising the area around the fountain.

In December 2019, leading UK developer Countryside were appointed as the contractor for phase two of the project, including much needed affordable housing and site landscaping.

‘Waltham Forest is leading the way in ensuring economic recovery and building resilience in the local economy and for London,’ said cabinet member for economic growth and housing development, Cllr Simon Miller.

‘With over a half a billion-pound capital investment programme we are confidently building a borough for the future. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to create a new community at the heart of the borough, with housing, commercial space, a fit for purpose civic building and more jobs for local people.’

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