Galliford Try’s Building East Midlands team has celebrated an official topping out ceremony with the Mayoress of Milton Keynes, Mrs Mandy Legg, at the new £56m Park Square project.
The Galliford Try team including Jon Marston, Managing Director of Galliford Try Building East Midlands, were joined by representatives from key stakeholders Milton Keynes Development Partnership (MKDP) and DLC Europe.
As part of a new BTR (Build-to-Rent) scheme designed by RG+P architects, the new complex will provide 329 residential apartments in central Milton Keynes, situated on the site of a former garden centre, opposite the landmark Xscape activity centre, and bounded by Avebury Boulevard and Secklow Gate.
The development will comprise four residential buildings of 11, nine, seven and three storeys, as well as commercial space on the ground floor, an underground parking area, and a central courtyard. Smart meters will be installed in every apartment, and there will be solar PV (PhotoVoltaic) power and electric vehicle charging stations to provide residents with sustainable and beneficial amenities. A range of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) are being used to shorten construction durations and increase safety on site.
Jon Marston, Managing Director of Galliford Try Building East Midlands, commented: “This was a great moment to see so many of our key stakeholders to mark this traditional ceremony as we celebrated this huge milestone. As a business, we have a strong track record of working in the BTR sector and we look forward to continuing to work with everyone to deliver a high-quality building that Milton Keynes' residents will be able to enjoy later next year.”
Matthew Green, MKDP’s Property Development Director, said: “Seeing this prominent city centre site, that had been empty for some 15 years, reach this phase of its development is a great milestone for the project. It is a testament to the hard work of everyone involved and we are sure this scheme will be a great asset for Central Milton Keynes.”
Paul Beeston, Partner at Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB), added: “Park Square is a superb BTR regeneration scheme that the RLB team is really pleased to be supporting. The topping out ceremony marks another key stage for the development, and we are looking forward to working with all the stakeholders to deliver this fantastic project.”
