Refurbishment & Regeneration

The regenerated Windrush Square in Brixton has been officially opened by London Mayor Boris Johnson.

Highways maintenance, civil engineering and construction services provider FM Conway was the main contractor for the project, which began last June and was commissioned by Transport for London in partnership with Lambeth Council, Design for London, and the London Development Agency.

Michael Conway, managing director of FM Conway, said: “We are delighted to be part of such an ambitious scheme and seeing everyone enjoying the square during the opening celebrations is particularly rewarding.”

Phases one and two of the project involved the widening of footways, extensions to bus lanes, upgrades to pedestrian facilities and the removal of excess street clutter such as obtrusive furniture and signage.

Phase three saw the completion of Windrush Square itself. At the heart of Brixton, it includes a water feature, sculpted granite seating, newly planted trees, cycle stands and a selection of innovative lighting.

A selection of landscaping and surfacing materials can be seen throughout the Brixton town centre works, including clay block paving, cast iron paving, resin bound surfacing and sections of lawn, giving the people of Lambeth a versatile and attractive space.

The final phase of the project is expected to finish in autumn 2010 and involves FM Conway resurfacing a number of roads in the surrounding area.

For further information about FM Conway, log on to www.fmconway.co.uk or follow @FMConwayltd on Twitter.