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WSP latest to land role on 700-home Docklands scheme

Source: http://www.building.co.uk

Demolition works have started on site for the scheme from Northern & Shell.WSP has landed a role to provide structural and geotechnical engineering for media mogul Richard Desmond’s redevelopment of Westferry Printworks in the Docklands.Northern & Shell earlier this week confirmed Mace as the development manager on the 15-acre scheme, which was revealed by Building in November last year.London & Regional previously held the role on the PLP-designed scheme, which will include towers rising up to 30 storeys.Adjacent to Millwall Docks the new neighbourhood will create 700 new homes including 140 affordable homes, 40,000 sq ft of commercial and retail space, community centre, crèche and healthcare facilities and a new 1,200-place secondary school.