Mayor attends 'topping out' ceremony for retirement apartments

Nagus Narenthira joined other local leaders at the ceremony to mark the completion of Riverstone Bishops Avenue

Mayor of Barnet Nagus Narenthira at Riverstone Bishops Avenue – (Credit – The Prophets)

The Mayor of Barnet Nagus Narenthira attending the ‘topping out’ ceremony to mark the completion of new retirement apartments in Hampstead last month.

Riverstone Bishops Avenue, built by Wates Construction London, is described as “an exclusive residence for over 65s, with an Arts & Crafts inspired design, located within a beautiful ancient woodland setting” and will have 93 apartments available from 2025.

As well as the mayor, the ceremony was attended by representatives of the Barnet Education and Learning Service, Barnet & Southgate College and also BOOST, who work with the council and other providers to help local residents into work.

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Speeches were given by Wates Chairman Tim Wates, Mark Craig, Regional Director, Wates Construction London, Penny Hughes, Chairman, Riverstone and Martin Earp, Chief Executive Officer, Riverstone.

Mark Craig, regional director for Wates Construction London said: “It was a pleasure to be in Hampstead to celebrate the structural completion of this project. At Wates, we take pride not only in the quality of our work but also in making sure that everything we do has a positive impact on the communities we serve.

He added: “I’m delighted that at the ceremony we were joined by the Mayor of Barnet, a local year 10 student who did a work experience placement here, and by so many of the social enterprises who have worked alongside us on this project.”

Martin Earp, chief executive, Riverstone, said: “The milestone completion of the structure is a proud moment for Riverstone and our construction partners, Keltbray & Wates, and the ceremony today was a great opportunity for us to celebrate the achievements of all those who are working on the project and the close successful collaboration.”

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