New images have been released of Crossrail’s proposed 15-storey over-site development at Paddington.
Plans have now been submitted to Westminster City Council for the 320,000 sq ft development is located at the junction of Bishop’s Bridge Road and the Grand Union Canal, with the new London Underground Hammersmith & City line station to the south.
The building, which will comprise of mixed office and retail space, has been designed to incorporate access to Crossrail, National Rail and Hammersmith & City line services at Paddington
Ian Lindsay, Crossrail land and property director, said: “This major new commercial development will play an important role in the continued transformation of Paddington.
“Crossrail is the first UK rail project to deliver an integrated package of new and improved rail infrastructure alongside high-quality over-site development and public realm improvements which will boost urban regeneration. This development will signal the completion of a further phase in the renaissance of Paddington as a major commercial location.”
Kay Buxton, chief executive of the Paddington Waterside Partnership, said: “This development not only enhances Paddington’s position as an important business location, it also delivers new connectivity within the Paddington area by providing improved pedestrian access to the Grand Union Canal through a spectacular waterside scheme.”
The new Hammersmith & City line station, due to be completed in early 2014, will improve pedestrian access from the canal towpath to both National Rail mainline and Hammersmith & City line services.
When Crossrail opens in 2018, up to 24 trains per hour will operate during peak between Paddington and Whitechapel.
