The re-birth of Battersea’s iconic power station continues apace with its latest homes unveiled

On Thursday it was announced that its ongoing redevelopment had seen another key moment with the unveiling of Switch House East – the second residential element of the Grade II* listed Power Station to complete.

This year will also see the iconic London landmark opening its doors with people able to visit its shops, restaurants and other attractions for the first time.

Autumn’s launch of the Northern line extension plugged Battersea into the Underground network for the first time, providing a tube connection to the City and West End within 15 minutes.

Cllr Govindia said: “This is indeed a landmark moment in the story of the power station’s regeneration.
“As well as a growing number of residents that are calling Nine Elms their home, this year will see the power station transformed into a major visitor destination with shops, restaurants and numerous leisure attractions.

“Key to this success storey has been the arrival of the new Northern Line tube link, the delivery of which was a key council priority and one we played a leading role in securing as a result of significant council infrastructure investment.

“The wider regeneration of Nine Elms is delivering 20,000 new homes, including 4,000 affordable homes and 6.5million square feet of employment space. The construction phase has created 20,000 jobs and there will be 25,000 permanent ones available to local people when the project is complete.

“The transformation of this former unloved, dirty and derelict industrial area into London’s most exciting new residential district has been a long time in the making but is now gathering pace.”

How the area around the power station used to look

Careful restoration has ensured the building's removal from Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register and is now fit for the next century after decades of being in danger as a result of neglect and decay following its decommissioning in 1983.

Simon Murphy, Chief Executive Officer at Battersea Power Station Development Company (BPSDC), said: “When our shareholders took over the site almost 10 years ago, Battersea Power Station - one of London’s most iconic and recognisable buildings – had stood derelict for over 20 years. Thanks to their commitment, today it is fast becoming one of London’s most sought after and well-connected riverside neighbourhoods with the recent opening of the Battersea Power Station Zone 1 Underground station.

“We can say with confidence that Battersea Power Station will be one of London’s destination hotspots in 2022. This follows the development’s most transformational year to date in 2021, when we saw a succession of milestone announcements including welcoming our first residents, as the Power Station came to life for the first time in almost 40 years.

“Looking ahead into 2022, the completion of Switch House East marks the first milestone of the year, as we take another step closer to final completion. Opening the rest of this historic building to the public later this year, will see residents, members of the local community, Londoners and international visitors enjoy a mix of uses for years to come.”

The power station will be at the heart of Wandsworth’s emerging sixth town centre, home to over 100 shops, bars and restaurants alongside a new six-acre riverside park open to the public. Among the major brand retailers soon to open their doors at the power station are Ray-Ban, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, The Kooples, Aēsop and Calvin Klein. Tech giant Apple is also moving to offices at the iconic building.

For more information and the latest news about this landmark development visit www.batterseapowerstation.co.uk.

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