Hemel’s new centre nears completion

Severfield-Reeve is nearing completion of the third and final building of Hemel Hempstead’s Riverside retail development.

It comprises two retail levels and with seven levels above providing car parking and a management suite. A pedestrian bridge over the river Gare links the car park to Block A, to be occupied by the Debenhams and TK Maxx anchor stores, and to a riverside terrace running the length of the block at first floor level.

Block B houses another two retail levels.

The car park features clear 16m spans with flat soffits and no downstand beams, avoiding the slightly claustrophobic feel commonly caused by the low ceiling heights.

The 35,780m² project for developer Nicholson Estates contains 2110 tonnes of steel and is due to open in time for Christmas this year.

Severfield-Reeve, which was also responsible for supplying and fixing metal decking and steel stair units, has been on site almost continuously since last March.