Contractor will build first phase of PRP-designed west London scheme

Ardmore has been appointed to build the first phase of Catalyst Housing鈥檚 1,000-home Wornington Green scheme in Kensington, west London.

The contract to build Portobello Square, the first 324-home phase of the project, is understood to be worth around 拢60m.

Ardmore will start on site in January, with completion expected by 2013.

Griff Marshalsay, director of Catalyst by Design, Catalyst Housing鈥檚 private developer arm, said: 鈥淔rom an outstanding short list, choosing Ardmore was based on a number of criteria including their experience and expertise in building high quality mixed tenure regeneration schemes in London. We are very pleased with the selection process outcome.鈥

James Byrne, the Ardmore director responsible for the project, said: 鈥淲e are delighted with this news and the entire project team is looking forward to working with Catalyst on this unique and prestigious contract.鈥