Willmott Dixon has taken its secured order book for new housing in 2013 to £160 million after agreeing a £40 million contract for the next phase of Greenwich Millennium Village, a Taylor Wimpey Central London and Countryside Properties joint venture project.

Willmott Dixon will build 206 homes on the Greenwich Peninsular mixed-tenure housing scheme that will be available for private sale and shared ownership. Designed by architects Jestico + Whiles, Greenwich Millennium Village is a collection of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments being developed over several phases close to the Greenwich Yacht Club, The O2 and Canary Wharf.


Charlie Scherer, chief operating officer for Willmott Dixon’s housing company said: "We're delighted Taylor Wimpey Central London and Countryside Properties have chosen us to build the next major phase of this fantastic development in Greenwich. Our expertise in building homes for all types of tenures will ensure the successful delivery of this key phase in the on-going transformation of the Greenwich Peninsular. Greenwich Millennium Village will soon be home to thousands of people, creating a vibrant community in a great location."

Construction of this phase is scheduled to conclude in spring 2015, with Taylor Wimpey Central London and Countryside Properties aiming to develop up to 1,800 homes at the Greenwich Millennium Village over the next 15 years, which will be a major boost for jobs and growth in the construction industry.

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