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Brixton Rec Quarter Secures £17M Delivery Partner; Heating System Upgrade Moves Forward

A busy week for Brixton infrastructure sees the long-awaited Rec Quarter housing and workspace project gain a delivery partner, while Lambeth Council awards a £5.09M contract to separate the leisure centre’s heating systems.

By Brixton News Desk · Published 25 July 2026

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This week marked a significant step forward for two major infrastructure projects in Brixton, as Lambeth Council confirmed a delivery partner for the 'Brixton Rec Quarter' development and awarded a contract to upgrade the heating systems at the historic Brixton Recreation Centre.

Brixton Rec Quarter: 240 Homes and 6,500 sqm of Workspace

The council announced that a delivery partner has been secured for the Brixton Rec Quarter project, with a £17 million investment to deliver 240 homes at 49 Brixton Station Road and 6 Canterbury Crescent. Half of the homes will be affordable, addressing a pressing local need. The scheme also includes 6,500 square metres of workspace, designed to support local businesses and entrepreneurs. The development forms part of Lambeth’s long-term regeneration strategy for the area, building on the momentum of projects like the nearby Somerleyton Road programme, which is set to deliver mixed-tenure homes, a new Brixton Street Gym, and community spaces.

£5.09M Contract to Separate Heating Systems at Brixton Rec

Separately, Lambeth Council awarded a £5.09 million contract to Neilcott Construction Ltd to separate the heating systems of Brixton Rec and International Rec. The work, which is set to begin in February 2025, is designed to improve energy efficiency and operational flexibility at the leisure centre, a vital community hub that has served the area for decades. The upgrade follows a £2.1 million grant from the Mayor of London’s Good Growth Fund, which is already funding public realm improvements and street market upgrades around Brixton Station Road, with work expected to complement the wider regeneration.

What Happens Next

Construction on the heating separation is scheduled for an early 2025 start, while the Rec Quarter delivery partner will now proceed with detailed design and pre-construction work. Residents can expect to see ongoing activity on Brixton Station Road and Canterbury Crescent as the projects gather pace, alongside continued investment in the Somerleyton Road area. Lambeth Council has said further updates will be released as planning and building milestones are reached.