Bloomsbury Quarter Construction: January 2025 Update
Dear Neighbour,
We are writing to provide you with an update on our project, Bloomsbury Quarter, previously referred to as the Holborn Links Estate, which primarily focuses on the refurbishment of 21 Southampton Row and Vernon & Sicilian House. It is hoped that the project will also incorporate works at 31 Southampton Row, with further updates to follow on this new project.
Construction Activities
Preparations for the safe dismantling of the tower crane are underway
Scaffold removal along Sicilian Avenue and Vernon Place is progressing well
Installation of new fire-rated windows is ongoing
Window ironmongery work is in progress
External decorations are advancing steadily
Internal decoration is underway
Finishing works to drylining are in progress
Second fix Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) installations are ongoing
Life safety systems are being installed
Ceramic floor and wall tiling is in progress
Raised access flooring installation is progressing well
Joinery work has commenced.
Above: With the safe removal of the access scaffolding from the façade, the photos above reveal the corner of Sicilian Avenue and Vernon Place gradually becoming more open and vibrant, returning to life
Construction Meetings
We hold regular construction meetings on-site to provide our neighbours with project updates and to answer any questions they may have.
To confirm interest in these meetings, please email hello@bloomsburyquarterconstruction.co.uk or call 0800 772 0475.
General Working Hours:
In line with Camden Council policy, our normal working hours are:
Monday to Friday, 8am – 6pm
Saturday, 8am – 1pm
No works will be undertaken on Sundays or public holidays.
Emergency Contact Details:
Jim Tipple, Project Director: 07522185666
We will be distributing monthly newsletters by email and providing regular updates on our website: www.bloomsburyquarterconstruction.co.uk. We recommend that you subscribe to our project emails to stay updated and to receive invitations to upcoming construction meetings.
Should you have any questions or require additional information, please don't hesitate to get in touch by calling our freephone number: 0800 772 0475 or email us at hello@bloomsburyquarterconstruction.co.uk.
Best wishes,
Bloomsbury Quarter Construction Team