Last week marked the one-year anniversary of building work starting at The Granges and it was the perfect time to reflect with Mary Gibbons, Chief Operating Officer at Abri, on just how far we’ve come.
Mary paid a recent visit to the site along with partners from The Hill Group to celebrate the occasion. Looking at the progress made, Mary was astounded that just after year of development, the first two block of homes are due to be completed by the end of the year, with 61 households moving in around February 2027.
“Visiting The Granges in Windsor, exactly a year after work started on site, I was blown away by how much progress has been made over the last 12 months. The first two blocks of homes are well underway and in just over seven months 61 households can look forward to moving into their new homes - a mix of high-quality sustainable flats and town houses.
“But regeneration is about more than just buildings. It’s about investing in the community, and I was delighted to hear about the range of community activities that have been taking place with our partners. This has included helping fund Sunday opening hours at the library, revitalizing the outdoor space at the nearby Age Concern, employing local people on site and donating to local charities such as Windsor Foodshare.”

Mary Gibbons
Chief Operating Officer, Abri
About The Granges
The Granges, formerly known as Sawyer Close, is Abri’s largest regeneration project to date. Once complete, the development will deliver 413 new, affordable homes for existing residents and the local community.
The regeneration will see the phased demolition of the current estate, which comprises four tower blocks containing 192 homes. The first tower block, Winwood, was demolished in 2026, with the remaining blocks scheduled for demolition between 2027 and 2029.
The £176 million redevelopment is being funded by Abri, including £34.4 million from Homes England. Planning approval from the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, alongside the transfer of additional council-owned land to Abri, enabled the scheme to expand. This allowed more homes to be delivered and construction to begin before the demolition of all existing buildings.
The Granges is expected to be completed by 2032, with almost all current residents anticipated to move into their new homes within the next three years.
See the new drone footage capturing the latest progress at The Granges, in the video below.