Schoolchildren from St Edward’s Primary School were welcomed to Waterloo and Queen Street site this week (23 February 2026), as the first modular homes were lifted into place.
The visit gave pupils a behind‑the‑scenes visit hosted by Havering Council, Wates Residential and Rollalong, the modular home contractor.
The students had the opportunity to learn more about regeneration, engineering, and how these new homes will help to support local homeless families.
Work on this phase is expected to take approximately three months, with the new homes due to be fully installed and ready for internal fit‑out shortly afterwards.
The pupils had the opportunity to meet members of the project team, ask questions about construction and regeneration, and see the early stages of a project that will provide vital housing for those in urgent need.
The visit comes in the same week that Blocks 9 and 10 of the wider regeneration programme, forming part of the first phase of new homes for Havering residents, are being presented to the Strategic Planning Committee (SPC).
These blocks will include 107 affordable homes, made up of a mix of rented and shared ownership properties, contributing to the Council’s commitment to creating more secure, modern and affordable places to live.
Cllr Ray Morgon, Leader of Havering Council, said:
“This project will make a real difference to local families who need safe, temporary accommodation, and it was wonderful to share this with young people who are learning about how their community is changing and growing.”
Paul Nicholls, Regional Managing Director for London at Wates, said:
“Welcoming St Edward’s school children to the Waterloo and Queen Street site was a great opportunity for the Wates project team to teach young people about regeneration and how our temporary modular housing is helping to deliver essential accommodation for vulnerable people.
“The project represents a significant step in Wates and Havering Council’s shared commitment to providing high‑quality homes across the borough through our joint venture partnership, offering safe, secure and energy‑efficient accommodation for those most in need.”
The Waterloo and Queen Street development forms part of the borough’s long‑term regeneration plans, designed to boost local housing supply, improve neighbourhoods, and provide modern, sustainable accommodation for residents.