calfordseaden were appointed by Hyde Housing Group to undertake the role of building surveyor, employer's agent, M&E adviser and clerk of works on this historic site in Deptford.

Established in 1742 as the Royal Victoria Victualling Yard, a complex of buildings used to store clothing, food and drink supplies for the Royal Navy, it soon grew to become the largest Admiralty Victualling Yard to meet the needs of a developing Navy and thriving shipbuilding industry. In 1764 the HMS Endeavour was constructed, commanded by Lieutenant James Cook on his voyages to discover Australia and New Zealand. 

Following the yard's closure in 1961, the Greater London Council developed the area, creating social housing for local workers. Originally well received, over the course of time fundamental design issues arose which remained unresolved despite considerable investment, and during the next 30 years the estate gradually deteriorated.

In 2000 Hyde Housing were commissioned as partner to regenerate the Pepys estate. Residents later transferred Foreshore from Lewisham Council to Hyde after an overwhelming vote in 2007.

Foreshore comprises two Grade II Listed converted rum warehouses constructed in the 18th century and subsequently divided into 65 flats in the 1970's. As part of this multi million pound transformation, Foreshore has been internally upgraded to Decent Homes Standards with a new communal heating system with individual tenant control. External remedial and refurbishment works have also been undertaken, including improved security and extension of the door entry system to secure the under croft areas.

The regeneration and environmental improvements were completed in November 2009 and have been given approval by English Heritage.

For further information contact:

Stuart Buckley
at our Orpington office 
T  01689 888222
E  sbuckley@calfordseaden.co.uk