Richmond Council confirms that the next stage of works for the Twickenham Riverside regeneration project is set to begin.

The scheme – which supports Richmond Council's wider regeneration ambitions and aligns with London's Growth Plan – aims to deliver new homes, improved access to the river, and greener public spaces.

Leader of Richmond Council, Councillor Gareth Roberts, said the start of this next stage marks a "major step towards realising a bold community vision for the site and surrounding area".

"Twickenham's riverside has been underutilised for far too long," Cllr Roberts explained.

"These early works lay the groundwork for reconnecting our town with the river, creating accessible public spaces, and supporting a vibrant community hub."

This next stage of enabling works includes:

• Site hoardings and fencing: Securing the site perimeter to ensure public safety
• Temporary flood defences: Protecting the area from flood risk during construction
• Asbestos removal and strip-out works: Clearing and preparing existing structures in preparation for demolition
• Ground investigations and local utility diversions: Undertaking essential surveys to inform and support the construction phase, and diverting high-voltage electric cables to enable their removal from the site.

Cllr Gareth Roberts believes 'Twickenham's riverside has been underutilised for far too long' (credit: Cesar Medina).

Cllr Roberts continued: "This is a key milestone – with this next stage of enabling works, we're now firmly moving from planning into delivery.

"Residents will start to see real changes taking place, and we'll keep the community updated as we progress,"

Whilst works are carried out, residents will experience disruption including changes to car parking in the nearby area.

The Council say it is working with the local community to minimise impact where possible.

Cllr Roberts added: "This is a milestone for our borough. I acknowledge the disruption these works will cause and want to thank residents for their patience.

"The end result – a renewed heart for Twickenham – will be well worth it."

Plans for the part-derelict Twickenham Riverside project were approved in 2022 after 40 years of uncertainty and will see 45 new homes, shops, cafés, restaurants and open space built next to the River Thames.

Back in March, Green councillors warned that Twickenham Riverside is among several projects led by Richmond Council which have been in the pipeline for several years without making significant progress.

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