The development will offer a mix of 170 New York-styled one- and two-bedroom apartments. Credit: dada_design via Unsplash.

UK-based property developer Avanton has appointed HG Construction as the main contractor for a new domestic residential scheme valued at £68m ($91.13m) on Old Kent Road  

The project, named ‘THE BeCa’, will be located on the former Carpetright warehouse site at 651 Old Kent Road, with construction set to commence immediately, according to HG’s LinkedIn post. 

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This development is part of Avanton’s larger five-acre Ruby Triangle master plan and will include two towers of ten and 19 storeys. 

Designed by Farrells, the scheme will feature 262 residential units, with 40% designated as affordable housing.  

The development aims to offer a mix of 170 New York-styled one- and two-bedroom apartments for private sale.  

In addition, it will provide a range of amenities such as a concierge service, fitness suite, co-working spaces, a games room, cycle storage, and three communal roof terraces. 

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It will also have more than 10,000ft² of space, with Sainsbury’s Local confirmed to occupy the retail area upon the development’s completion.  

HG Construction chief executive Adam Quinn said: “We have been involved in a number of schemes in the Old Kent Road area over the past few years and it is wonderful to see the regeneration progress at pace with major new schemes completing and more on the way.  

“This new high quality mixed-use residential development will significantly boost the housing offering in the area and provide an excellent amenity and retail offering for residents.” 

Earlier in the year, HG construction was chosen as the main contractor for the BeckYard build-to-rent development in Leeds.  

This project is a collaboration between McLaren Living and funding partner Heim Global Investor.