Tower to be one of tallest in the wharf

By John Hill on October 2, 2007 12:00 AM

CANARY Wharf's huge Riverside South project could be set to swell again.
Developers have applied to expand the giant U-shaped office development, which will feature one of the Wharf's highest towers when it is completed in spring 2009.
The smallest of the three buildings is to rise from 77.45 metres to 89.25 metres, while the total floorspace will be boosted by around 65,390 square feet to just over three-and-a-half million square feet.

The finished office and retail development will have just under three times the floor space of One Canada Square. At 241.4 metres, its highest tower will be just four metres shy of the distinctive obelisk, which is currently the country's tallest skyscraper.
According to correspondence from DP9, who are acting as agents for developer Canary
Wharf Group (CWG), the changes have been made "in the light of significant market interest from particular global institutions seeking headquarters accommodation in London".
They have asked architects Rogers Stirk Harbour and Partners to tinker with the scheme to meet their suggestions.
Banking giant JP Morgan was considering locating a 1 million square foot London headquarters in the complex earlier this year, but opted instead to remain in the City. Its new base will be constructed between London Wall and Fore Street.
Canary Wharf Group admitted at the time it had made "an extremely competitive offer" to the bank, but hinted several other parties had expressed an interest in Riverside South.
Site preparation began soon after planning permission was granted in July. The completed development will feature one small building flanked by 45 and 37-floor towers.
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