Padnall Lake

This project involved the construction of 70 residential units and a bespoke energy centre, alongside the regeneration and landscaping of the neighbouring lakeside area. The block has been delivered for client Be First, the regeneration arm of Barking and Dagenham Council.

Be First has a strong history of creating new, high-quality homes for people and communities in Barking and Dagenham, and through its work the borough has been named the most affordable for housing in London. At Padnall Lake, there are 70 units in total, made up of 26 three-bedroom town houses and 44 flats, all offered at affordable rent. In addition to the housing, the project has also included the construction of a dedicated energy centre providing heating and hot water to all the units. This has removed the need for gas boilers making the accommodation more energy efficient.

As part of the wider Padnall Lake development and a continued commitment to improving the borough for residents and communities, Murphy has supported Be First’s mission to completely refurbish the area, breathing new life into the popular local lake in Chadwell Heath. Together, they have improved the cleanliness of the lake, enhanced biodiversity, created new cycling and walking paths, delivered significant open space, and provided a new community space for residents.

This is the third scheme Murphy have supported Be First on and both look forward to working successfully together over the coming years in support of their goal to deliver a cleaner, greener area for residents in Dagenham.