Sainsbury’s spearheads “exciting” Hendon development set to support over 500 jobs

St George, a member of the Berkeley Group, recently welcomed representatives from Sainsbury’s to Silkstream to showcase the progress being made on one of Hendon’s “most exciting and sustainable new developments”.

Following the deal being announced in 2020 and construction commencing last year, the development is said to be “progressing well”. The foundations of the development have now been prepared, and the floor of Bower House, the first block in the development, has been laid.

The structural columns that will support its entire structure are also being built, and attendees took the opportunity to pour concrete into a section of one to the rear of the block as part of the visit.

The new 43,000 sq ft Sainsbury’s flagship store is scheduled to open in 2024 and will include undercover parking for over 250 customers and sit alongside a 1.5-acre public park with play space for families. The nine-acre development will also provide 1,309 homes, as well as 10,000 sq ft of flexible commercial space.

Sainsbury’s has been redeveloping sites of existing stores into mixed use schemes to create new homes since 2009, providing greater choice for customers and regenerating local communities, of which Silkstream is a “prime example”.

The supermarket has remained open to customers, with minor alterations including changes to the store layout and a new pedestrian entrance and exit. The partnership promises a significant investment in the local economy, with the site expected to support over 500 jobs during the total 10-year build programme.

St George will provide jobs for local people and deliver apprenticeship schemes including formal college education, technical trade skills, dedicated mentoring and outdoor learning programmes.

Sainsbury’s, which has been serving the Hendon community for over 25 years and employs over 1,000 people in the Barnet Borough, will continue to support local charities as well as its nationwide community programmes and charity partners.

Stephen Kirwan, regional managing director, at St George, commented: “Sainsbury’s is a prominent and modern high street retailer, and we are proud to work in partnership with them to deliver this important development for Hendon.

“Silkstream epitomises our commitment to investing in communities and creating sustainable neighbourhoods through improved biodiversity and the creation of more accessible green spaces, state-of-the-art amenities and much-needed new homes and jobs for Hendon, as well as the wider London area.”

By Matthew Neville – Correspondent, Bdaily

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