Bloomsbury Quarter Construction: July 2025 Phase Two Update
Dear Neighbour,
With Phase One of the Sicilian Avenue redevelopment now complete, comprising 21 Southampton Row and Vernon House & Sicilian House, the premises are being marketed as prime office and retail spaces. Phase Two of the project at 31 Southampton Row commenced in early May 2025 and is advancing well.
Phase Two Construction Update
Progress remains on track for this stage of the programme. The highlights of our construction activities can be found below:
Site Setup: Site establishment is complete: hoarding, welfare facilities, access controls and logistics are in place and fully operational.
Temporary Works: Installation is progressing smoothly and is ahead of programme in some areas. Protective measures, propping and support systems are being fitted exactly to the approved designs and safety standards.
Demolition Preparations: Service isolations and soft-strip activities are under way. We are working closely with consultants and subcontractors to ensure a seamless transition to full demolition in the coming weeks.
Health & Safety: Safety remains paramount, especially at the public interface. All activities follow strict site protocols, with clear segregation, signage and safe working methods to minimise disruption and safeguard the public.
Sicilian Avenue: Sicilian Avenue is open for pedestrians but is closed temporarily during crane lifts for safety reasons.
For a glimpse of our latest on-site activity, please see the photos below and on the next page.
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: 0752 218 5666
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