What’s happening on site

The Elephant and Castle Town Centre project team is committed to updating and engaging with the local community, from the start of works on site in October 2020 all the way through the construction programme in the coming years.

The development is owned and managed by Get Living, the UK’s leading build-to-rent operator, developer and investor, and sits alongside its existing neighbourhood, Elephant Central. Get Living has over a decade’s experience in creating places where people can connect, explore and belong. Its other neighbourhoods include East Village, the former Athletes’ Village for the 2012 Olympic Games, and New Maker Yards in Salford. To learn more, click here.

Delancey, the appointed development manager for the project, is at the forefront of real estate development making a positive impact on commercial, societal, and environmental aspects through its innovative management of landmark real estate investment funds. To learn more, click here.

Demolition is now complete and the construction company Multiplex has taken possession of the site with construction of the second phase targeted to be complete by 2026. To learn more about progress on site and activities happening in the local community, sign up to our digital mailing list here.

Advanced Notices

As of this evening (Friday 24th January 2025), we will be working an overnight shift from 21:00-07:00 through to Thursday 30th January 2025. This extended night shift is for facade installation works only to the west elevation of the E2 tower (34 storey-central tower) from the Ground Floor to Level 6. These works will consist of fire barrier and insulation installation, along with facade panel installation.

We will have an onsite Multiplex Manager, Hugh McCourt (hugh.mccourt@multiplex.global – 07749 584171) overseeing these works and ensuring all are carried out in accordance with our out of hours working parameters (no noisy works etc). Our out of hours security number is also in service (07494 592024).

We will be undertaking noise monitoring throughout the evenings to ensure all works are carried out with courtesy and respect. We do not anticipate any disruption as these are not classed as noisy works and there will be no use of plant and/or machinery. This will be small hand tools only.

There is a possibility that these works could continue through the night for further weeks, though only the above dates have been instructed at the present time.

Please do not hesitate to reach out should any disruption be experienced, and works will cease immediately to mitigate this, and a review of the operation will take place.

Notice of Early/Late start works

Our agreed working hours are currently as follows:

    • Monday to Friday – 08:00-20:00 (additional hours from 18:00-18:00) Acoustic blankets will be used for these back shift works where possible to help to further mitigate any noise disruption
    • Saturday – 08:00-16:00 (additional hours from 13:00-16:00) Acoustic blankets will be used for these back shift works where possible to help to further mitigate any noise disruption

Notice of works to elephant road

Please be advised our supply chain partner, will be commencing works to connect the district heating to the new development. The first stage of the works will require hoarding lines to the West (outside of the station) and East (Castle Square) side of Elephant Road to be erected. The hoarding will be formed of ‘heras’ temporary fencing panels.

Throughout the excavation phase of works taking place outside the Elephant and Castle Train Station, a temporary traffic light system will be implemented on Elephant Road to ensure pedestrian safety. The road will remain accessible for vehicles and cyclists, though the road width will be restricted to accommodate the hoarding and works taking place. The road will remain open throughout the process.

 

Relevant signage will be in place to inform the passing public of the works, and diverting pedestrians through Castle Square, ultimately increasing footfall in this area. Discussions are taking place with the Developer to finalise signage and hoarding design. This programme of works will take place between Monday 17th July, commencing with the set up of the hoarding line.

Please note that these works will take place during normal working hours (08:00-18:00 Monday to Friday) and should any additional working hours be granted, we will ensure to update this website page.

EMployment/job opportunities

Key Operative:

  • Entry level role
  • Pay – London living wage £13.85
  • Monday to Friday 9.5 hours per day (07:30-17:30)
  • Role:
      • Entry level role – someone who would manage the access and key processes to rooms and areas that are within the construction site.
      • Someone organised, reliable, and competent with basic computer systems (Microsoft package).
      • This person would be working closely with our security team to ensure only those who have access to areas are granted access. The role is a predominantly office based role and will not require on site works.
      • Good communication skills are a must as you will be interacting with people throughout the day
Apprentice Commissioning Engineer:
  • Entry level
  • Interest in engineering
  • Minimum of 5 GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above, ideally in Math and Science
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Packages (Excel, Outlook, Word)
  • Good communication and written skills
  • CSCS card
  • £17.5k per annum
  • Deadline for applications 14th Feb 2025
Commissioning Engineer:
  • Re-Employment – previous experience in similar role, or commissioning of fire alarm and life safety systems
  • Valid CSCS card
  • Minimum of 5 GCSEs Grade 4 (C) or above, ideally in Math and Science
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Packages (Excel, Outlook, Word)
  • Good communication and written skills, and comfortable in customer facing environments
  • £25-35k per annum dependant on experience
  • Deadline for applications is 14th Feb 2025

Throughout the lifecycle of the project we are targeting 73 new apprenticeship opportunities and 293 new entrant opportunities.

To register interest for any of these packages of works, please feel free to reach out to ECTC@multiplex.global

Throughout the lifecycle of the project we are targeting new apprenticeship opportunities and new entrant opportunities. We will have the following packages of work coming online over the next three years on site:

  • Floor Finishes incl. Tiling and Stone – June 2025
  • Public Realm – February 2025
  • Cleaning – Ongoing

If you’d like to register your interest for any of these packages of works, please feel free to reach out to ECTC@multiplex.global

Latest newsletters

As part of our efforts to update and inform the local community, the project team shares a regular newsletter with our direct neighbours and subscribers. This newsletter provides the latest information on the works programme on site.

To sign-up to our digital mailing list, click here.

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In addition to our newsletters, we have also set up Neighbourhood Information Forums, which provide an opportunity to meet with members of the project team, discuss the works programme in more detail and ask any questions that you may have.

If you would like to attend the next Neighbourhood Information Forum and/or receive calendar notifications, please email info@elephantandcastletowncentre.co.uk to sign up.

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Construction Phases

Demolition works are now complete and Multiplex have taken possession of the site with the second phase targeted to be complete by 2026.

The access route through the site is closed from the overground station and pedestrians are to follow the enhanced pavement route along Elephant Road for access between the Rail and northern/Bakerloo Line Underground stations.

The first major construction works began in February 2022 with concrete piling ahead of building. Phase three will commence on the site of the London College of Communication after the College has moved to its new building within phase two.