Paula Hirst has been named as new director for Harlow & Gilston Garden Town (HGGT).
Her experience includes leading roles on schemes including Thamesmead Waterfront, Old Oak and Park Royal, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, West of Ifield, Euston, Port of Dover, and the UK Government’s Housing Infrastructure Fund.
Her new role will involve overseeing the 23,000 homes and associated infrastructure across four new Garden Town neighbourhoods.
She said: “I’m passionate about delivering urban development and regeneration at scale, bringing housing, facilities, jobs and opportunities for both existing and new residents.
“HGGT really is a flagship project for the Government’s aspirations of 1.5m new homes as well as delivering new schools, healthcare, transport and green spaces to support thriving neighbourhoods and a great quality of life for current and future generations.
“I’m excited to be joining Harlow & Gilston Garden Town to lead one of the most significant regeneration and development programmes in the country.”
Leader of Harlow Council, Cllr Dan Swords, who is chair of the HGGT Joint Committee, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Paula Hirst as our new garden town director, she has vast urban development experience in the UK and overseas and joins at a pivotal time for the project.
“We’ve had planning permission for 10,000 homes approved at Gilston, UKHSA confirming their new National Biosecurity Centre for the town and we’re on the cusp of completing the first phase of the sustainable transport corridor that will improve active and sustainable travel options for residents and visitors.”
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