RED Construction Group will lead the second phase of The Sheppard Trust’s redevelopment of the former Royal Cambridge Home site, an independent living facility located in East Molesey, Surrey.

Valued at £21.8m and spanning 62,00sq ft, phase two works focus on the creation of a new facility, Elizabeth Court, to deliver high-quality and fully-functioning living spaces, designed by architects, PRP.

The project includes the demolition of buildings comprising the former Royal Cambridge Home and the construction of a new 61-bedroom independent living facility in its place.

The new accommodation will come equipped with apartments specially designed to support independent living with support and care when it is needed, alongside communal areas, garden spaces, and parking.

The appointment of RED Construction Group as the main contractor for the scheme follows the completion of phase one of the project by RED Construction London.

To ensure a seamless transition, the first phase involved the creation of a 32-bed care home adjacent to the Royal Cambridge Home.

In August 2024, upon completion, residents moved into the new building, enabling the commencement of phase two demolition and the creation of Elizabeth Court in its place.

RED Construction London worked closely with The Sheppard Trust, the client team, and stakeholders at Royal Cambridge Home and will be continuing this partnership into phase two, which is expected to complete June 2026.

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 knows 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.”