It is a mammoth project. The project consists of transforming an old power station near London, for facilities of several companies, including Apple. London battersea It would have space for shops, where an Apple Store would be expected to open. Up to 1.400 people would work at the facilities.
But the delay of the works of this singular construction, makes Apple consider alternatives if the project does not advance as expected. The plant was operational until 1983 producing electricity for the City of London. From that time on, the majestic building on the southern banks of the Thames has been abandoned.
News of the reconstruction of the office building dates back to 2016, when Apple Battersea Power Station Development Company announced their plans to move. It would be the central Apple building in the city. Today they are located in up to 8 different offices, spread throughout the city. Apple's plans would be to occupy the 6 floors of the building, where more than 1.400 employees would work. If the execution program is met, the facilities should be released in 2021. The area where the building is located will also undergo a transformation. Up to 20.000 homes would be planned for construction.
Instead, The Times recently announced that Apple is looking for alternative sites. It is unknown whether Apple carries out these alternative actions as an action protocol or is very advanced in replacing this ambitious and complex project. In any case, it is not the first rumor of abandonment. Some promoter would be considering the development of the residence area. If this premise is fulfilled, the Apple building would be incomplete.
In the words of promoter Simon Murphy,
We are several months late, absolutely. We told them (residential buyers) what the situation was, we offered them a chance to stay or go, and I'm delighted that 80 percent said they will stay.
We will give (Apple) that building by the end of 2021. Everyone is very confident at this stage… Pyou probably see Apple arrive shortly after. Your equipment (the installation of services, furniture and IT) is a great job
On the part of Apple, we have no information about their support for the project.
