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Demolition works on the old BHS site

12 February 2018

Scaffolding has appeared on around the old WOolworth building next to the BHS site. The BID went to meet the Site Manager to find out what was happening.

There has been much excitement locally about the scaffolding going up around the old Woolworth building. Actually, this scaffolding has been erected to support the Woolworth building whilst works are in full force on the former BHS site next door. The BID went to meet with the site owners, Thames Valley Housing Association, and the site Contractors, Rydon.

The demolition works are now nearing completion with the site being prepared for the next stage. Whilst time has been taken to secure the neighbouring building, work is due to complete on schedule in early 2020.

The finished building will comprise 136 affordable homes with a large retail unit on the ground floor. Brownlow Road, which runs alongside the development will be pedestrianized, increasing access from the new developments of Green Man Lane Estate to the Broadway.

Whilst a tenant for the retail space has not yet been secured, Thames Valley are keen to liaise with the BID to explore options that would be of most benefit to the area.