Here is Boris laying the final piece of track on the East London Line Phase 2. As part of the Surrey Canal scheme we will provide a new station at Surrey Canal Road so it is exciting to see work progrssing!
Thanks to photographer John Sturrock and TfL
Work could vein on revamping the area around The Den as early as next year, writes Tony Porter.
A multi-million pound regeneration of South Bermondsey, including a new station on Surrey Canal Road, was agreed last week between Lewisham council, developers Renewal, and Millwall representatives.
Chief executive Andy Ambler said: “This club needs to be a vibrant place where families want to come if it is to survive and thrive into the coming years – we want to future-proof the footballing side by getting income from the businesses around us. And we need fans who want to come to the ground feel before kick-off because they enjoy the environment around the ground.
“It will be fabulous. The match day experience starts in the mile around the ground. We want Millwall thriving in a regenerated area. There needs to be better facilities for fans.”
Last week’s agreement signals the go-ahead for thousands of homes, firms and a sporting village on the 30-acre site.
Renewal communications director Jordana Malik said: “We have had talks with potential occupiers of the sites and hope to make a start on building work next year.”
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The regeneration of the area surrounding Millwall’s stadium could begin as soon as next year after the section 106 agreement for the Surrey Canal Masterplan was signed.
Planning permission for developers Renewal to transform the 30-acre site was granted by Lewisham Council last October, with the subsequent section 106 agreement being finalised last Friday.
The scheme will create thousands of new homes, businesses, a sporting village with new leisure facilities and an improved setting for the den – and guarantees that a new station on Surrey Canal Road will be built. Jordana Malik, director of communications at Renewal, told the News: “It’s really, really exciting because it means the development is going to happen.
“Over the past few months, we’ve been having discussions with potential occupiers. We’re at quiet a detailed stage of working out what their requirements are and doing detailed design of the buildings, so we can hopefully start work next year.
“Millwall have been sat at the table with us as we’ve pressed it out, and they are absolutely as excited as we are. It’s good news.”
Lions chief executive Andy Ambler welcomed the section 106 agreement, saying it would help safeguard the future of the club at its current site.
“The club has been really supportive of the planning application, so we worked hard with Renewal and Lewisham Council to get the section 106 agreement in place,” he said.
“A lot of hard work will now begin in making sure the regeneration of the area is done as it should be. It’s our hope that this creates an environment that the football club can sit in the middle of proudly – and an environment that is better for our fans.”
Full article: http://www.southwarknews.co.uk/00,news,25630,440,00.htm
We are very pleased to announce that the Section 106 Agreement for the Surrey Canal Masterplan has been signed…
“Section 106 (S106) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 allows a local planning authority (LPA) to enter into a legally-binding agreement or planning obligation with a landowner in association with the granting of planning permission. The obligation is termed a Section 106 Agreement.”
It’s a big milestone for the project so we are very pleased!
The Surrey Canal Sports Foundation is delighted to have made a donation to the Team 2012 Fundraising Appeal, supporting Britain’s athletes on their journey to success. Good Luck!!!
