Red Construction Group has been appointed as the main contractor on the second phase of The Sheppard Trust’s redevelopment of, an independent living facility located in East Molesey, Surrey.

Valued at £21.8 million and spanning 62,000 square feet, phase two works for the former Royal Cambridge Home site focuses on the creation of a new facility, Elizabeth Court, created by architects PRP.

The project includes the demolition of buildings comprising Royal Cambridge Home, and the construction of a new 61-bedroom independent living facility in its place, which will come equipped with apartments specially designed to support independent living with support and care when needed, alongside communal areas, garden spaces, and parking.

This appointment follows the completion by Red Construction London of phase one of the project, which involved the creation of a 32-bed care home adjacent to Royal Cambridge Home. Upon completion in August last year, residents moved into the new building, allowing for the commencement of phase 2 demolition. Phase two is expected to complete in June next year.

Mark Iori, managing director of Red Construction London, said: “The appointment of Red Construction London for this second phase redevelopment is testament to the power of partnership, the high standards we consistently deliver, and our ability to working with a variety of stakeholders. We understand the challenges that comes with a site neighbouring an inhabited building, and The Sheppard Trust know we will deliver this with respect and consideration for the residents, as we did for phase one. This is a project that will have a positive impact on the people who ultimately come to live here, and that makes it incredibly rewarding to work on.”

Clare Scott Booth, chief executive of The Sheppard Trust, added: “Our decision to once again partner with Red Construction Group was an easy one to make, having already shown the standard and efficiency to which they completed phase one of this redevelopment. This project in itself is especially significant in that it demands the construction of a first-class facility that meets modern requirements, and also there is a very active community that will benefit.”