Ed Mayes is the executive director for development at Lendlease, which will develop the Thamesmead site.
“Our priority for Thamesmead in particular is the DLR extension. We have already got commitment from the mayor and there is commitment from Tfl for the initial stage of funding,” he told BBC London.
“But what we really need is a government commitment that subject to that initial stage of work they are willing to help fund the actual delivery of the DLR.”
He says a transport link is crucial.
“It’s been proven across London that transport infrastructure unlocks delivery of homes; that’s happened with the Jubilee line and the Elizabeth line, it will continue to happen.
“This is an area of London that has amazing potential: there could be 15,000 homes at Thamesmead Waterfront, another 15,000 on the north of the river in Beckton – all unlocked by that extension.
“In addition, there’s future potential if it was extended in the future. That will unlock homes, much-needed affordable homes for London, but also the jobs and enterprise that comes with that.”
