19th March 2025
Sanctuary
We’ve reached an important milestone in the regeneration of Blackwall Reach, London.
The demolition of the last building at Robin Hood Gardens is the latest stage in this long-term project which will ultimately deliver over 1,500 much-needed new homes for local people.
Peter Martin, Group Managing Director - Asset Strategy and Development, welcomed guests from project partners Tower Hamlets Borough Council and the Greater London Authority to view progress on the site.
He thanked colleagues who have worked on the challenging and complex regeneration programme - which was started by Swan Housing before joining Sanctuary - and emphasised our commitment to providing jobs for local people through the project to support the area’s economy.
Residents from the old housing blocks have been rehoused into new, modern apartments, set in an attractive and sustainable community.
To date, more than 600 homes have been created, of which 214 were allocated for social rent.
The overall regeneration will deliver more than 1,500 new homes, with over 500 allocated for local people to rent as part of Tower Hamlets Borough Council’s commitment to social housing provision.
The project has already provided new community facilities including a replacement mosque and generated funding to redevelop and expand the local Woolmore Primary School.
