Demolition works at the former Allder’s building and surrounding derelict properties within the London Road development site in Camberley town centre are now successfully completed.
The 11-month programme included complex asbestos removal as well as the demolition of multiple buildings, all carried out in a busy town centre environment.
Councillor Kel Finan-Cooke, Portfolio Holder for Property and Economic Development, said:
“On behalf of the council, I would like to thank our contractor, Collard Group, for the safe and effective delivery of this significant project in the heart of Camberley.
Completing these works on schedule and to a high standard is a great achievement, particularly given the complexity of operating within a town centre setting.
The removal of these buildings makes the site significantly more attractive to prospective developers, supporting our ambitions to drive regeneration and bring forward improvements for Camberley town centre.”
Throughout the project, Collard Group maintained an excellent health and safety record, with no accidents reported on site. All health and safety audits were passed with very positive feedback, including from the National Federation of Demolition Contractors.
Sustainability was a key focus, with all materials from the demolition recycled at Collard’s specialist recycling facility. In addition, the company will donate £1 for every tonne of scrap metal collected during the works, raising £455 for the British Heart Foundation.
Collard Group also supported the local community during the project, acting as a key sponsor of Surrey Heath Borough Council’s Careers Fair held earlier this year.
The demolition works were supported through funding from the Government’s Brownfield Land Release Fund (BLRF).
Robert Collard, founder and managing director of Collard Group said:
“As a local business with our headquarters just a few miles from the site we were delighted to play a part in the redevelopment of Camberley town centre. Communities and people are at the heart of what we do so it was a pleasure to engage with and inspire young people at the Council’s Careers Fair and support the British Heart Foundation, too.”
About the Brownfield Land Release Fund
As part of a £1.8 billion investment package announced in the 2021 Spending Review, the Brownfield Land Release Fund (BLRF2) provides up to £180 million to English councils over three years. The programme aims to bring forward derelict and underused brownfield land for development, unlocking new homes and supporting the regeneration of local communities.
Camberley offers exciting opportunities for investment and development. To find out more about the London Road site, please contact:
economic.development@surreyheath.gov.uk