Award-winning residential developer London Square hosted 42 Year 4 and 5 pupils from Fulham Primary School for a site visit at its exclusive development of family homes on Farm Lane this week (Thursday 15 May 2014).
The pupils, aged 8 to 10, received a Health & Safety induction and donned high visibility jackets and hard hats before they set foot on the building site to see the dramatic transformation taking place behind the development’s hoarding. Ivor Goodsite, a character launched by the Considerate Constructors Scheme, designed to help educate young people about the importance of construction site safety, was also on hand to greet the students. London Square was recently awarded the Bronze Considerate Constructors National Site Award for Fulham.
Ivor Goodsite and the London Square construction team taught the children about the hazards they should look out for around heavy machinery and there was even a chance for the pupils to have a go at building their own mini brick wall.
Andy Maciejewski, Construction Director at London Square, said: “Site safety is of paramount importance to us at London Square, as recognised by our recent Considerate Constructors award win, and it is crucial that children living and going to school near building sites are aware of the dangers from a young age. Construction at London Square Fulham is progressing very well and the visit offered the children a great hands-on opportunity to get involved and see how the site is being transformed into a fantastic development in an outstanding setting.”
Leesa Schooneman, Headteacher at Fulham Primary School, which is located next to the development on Halford Road, said: “The pupils thoroughly enjoyed their visit to London Square Fulham and were enthralled by the machinery and the builders who showed them how it was all done. The development has since been a regular topic of discussion within the classroom.”
London Square Fulham is an exclusive new square of 40 townhouses, which has been designed to reflect the tradition of the capital’s most coveted architectural style. Beyond the grand gated arched entrance, the family homes are set in a traffic-free, secure garden square with underground parking. The townhouses, which range from three to five bedrooms, were inspired by the Georgian symmetry of homes in famous squares, yet offer first-class specification and the latest trends in contemporary London living, including a concierge.
The Considerate Constructors awards recognise sites with exceptional standards of consideration towards local neighbourhoods and the general public, the workforce and the environment. All London Square sites are registered with the scheme, which commits them to be good neighbours, as well as clean, respectful, safe, environmentally conscious, responsible and accountable.
Prices start from £2,600,000. To arrange an appointment, please visit www.londonsquare.co.uk or call the London Square Fulham Sales Suite on 0333 666 2737.