A new flagship property project is coming to Barking with new McLaren Construction deal

Pioneering urban development company, Be First, has confirmed the appointment of McLaren Construction to build a flagship project in Barking.

The contract award, at an undisclosed value, is for the construction of 169 affordable and shared ownership homes on a former local authority car park at Linton Road, in Barking’s town centre.

Pat Hayes, managing director of Be First, said: “The contract forms a vital part of our plans to build affordable homes and rejuvenate a neglected part of Barking town centre.

“It’s a huge project, so we are delighted to have the expertise and know-how that McLaren Construction brings to help us deliver it.”

McLaren Construction was among the seven companies recently selected to join Be First’s £1bn construction frameworks.

The Linton Road development forms the first of a two-part scheme which will also see a separate contract for the demolition of Crown House, a dated 1960s office block, in favour of new flats rising to 29 storeys.

The planning application for the Linton Road-Crown House development was approved in March 2019 and is currently being considered by Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London.

Darren Gill, managing director of London at McLaren Construction, added: “We’re delighted to secure this important project following our appointment on the Be First framework.

“We recognise that the Crown House development is an important step in regenerating this part of the Barking Town Centre and are looking forward to delivering it.”

Work is expected to begin early 2020, with an expected completion date of 2022.

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