Delivering NAV services for a landmark regeneration scheme
Pragmatism, partnership, and problem-solving with Berkeley Homes
Water
Woodberry Down
Finsbury Park, London, UK
Image credit: Berkeley Group
The challenge
Woodberry Down is one of London’s most ambitious regeneration projects, a transformative 64-acre development that blends city living with nature, featuring 42 acres of open water and 15 acres of landscaped parkland.
As a long-term regeneration led by Berkeley Homes, it sets the benchmark for high-quality, sustainable urban development.
Leep Utilities was appointed as the NAV partner for clean and wastewater network adoption on 584 residential plots. Our appointment reflected Berkeley Homes’ need for a nimble, reliable, and experienced partner capable of managing complexity and delivering with agility.
64 acres
development
584
residential plots
42 acres
of open water
15 acres
of landscaped parkland
Partial elements of the water infrastructure on-site had already been installed, but to a non-typical specification. This could have posed challenges with regards to the design acceptance, particularly if a rigid, inflexible approach to adoption had been applied.
The solution
At Leep, we specialise in solving problems others can’t.
Woodberry Down is a landmark project, and Leep delivered accordingly.
- We engaged a Self-Lay Provider (SLP) to assess and validate the existing infrastructure, working together to ensure a path to successful adoption.
- Our pragmatic but rigorous approach enabled us to keep the project on track, avoiding the delays that would have resulted from starting again.
- We leveraged our strong relationship with Thames Water, the incumbent, to overcome regulatory and technical roadblocks, stepping in as a trusted intermediary between Berkeley and Thames Water.
- This included securing a temporary water supply to support ongoing construction, a critical solution that enabled Berkeley to maintain momentum.
Image credit: Berkeley Group
Water
A proven partnership built on trust
Berkeley Homes’ decision to appoint Leep reflects both our proven experience in delivering complex infrastructure projects in urban environments, and our collaborative, solutions-focused way of working.
Outcome & Value Delivered
- NAV appointment secured for 584 plots in a high-profile, high-pressure urban environment.
- Existing infrastructure successfully validated and adopted, avoiding unnecessary rework.
- Project kept on track, thanks to Leep’s flexibility, technical insight, and stakeholder management.
- Developer risk and burden reduced, with Leep taking the lead on liaising with all parties.
Our ability to think creatively, act pragmatically, and collaborate effectively ensured that Berkeley Homes could move forward with confidence. We’re proud to continue supporting them on projects where precision, pace and partnership matter most.
"Woodberry Down is a flagship regeneration project, and we needed a utility partner who could meet the complexity of the site with practical solutions and the flexibility to adapt. Leep Utilities brought exactly that. They not only helped us navigate challenges that would have stalled progress but also took pressure off our team by managing key stakeholder relationships with skill and professionalism. Their ability to keep the project moving and maintain quality made them an invaluable partner, which is why we’ve retained them for future phases."
Tom Hopkins, Project Technical Director East London, Berkeley Homes Capital
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