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=Wards Corner work to start in 2011= Tottenham Journal (Thursday, 6 August, 2009)

DEMOLITION work at the contested Wards Corner site is unlikely to start until late 2011, developers have confirmed.

An unsuccessful high court judicial review mounted by opposition group the Wards Corner Community Coalition (WCC) has delayed construction at the site above Seven Sisters station in Tottenham.

Developer Grainger has confirmed: "We anticipate mid to late 2011 for demolition. An 18 to 24-month construction period is envisaged."

The developer is yet to acquire all property on the site and could be forced to use Haringey Council compulsory purchase powers which can take up to two years.

Talks are also to be held with Transport for London about the Tube station which Grainger says will take a minimum of two months. The WCC plans to appeal the High Court's decision which could delay timetables still further.