Battersea Power Station Celebrates First Year With 11 Million Visitors

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Battersea Power Station has welcomed more than 11 million visitors since the Grade II listed building opened its doors to the public on Oct 14, 2022.

Battersea Power Station Development Company (BPSDC) chief executive officer Simon Murphy said the opening of the Power Station and Electric Boulevard after a decade of transformational restoration was an extraordinary achievement and testament to shareholders' commitment.

“It has been amazing to witness Battersea Power Station become the vibrant and thriving riverside neighbourhood it is today.

“We never stand still and will continue to expand what this new town centre has to offer in the coming months and years,” he said in a statement today.

Since its launch, over 35 new shops, eateries and leisure experiences have opened, bringing to about 120 the number of commercial establishments in the neighbourhood, among them Apple Battersea, Bounce Ping Pong, Lego and Under Armour.

BPSDC said the use of public transport to the neighbourhood located south of the Thames has also increased significantly since October 2022.

“Entries and exits to Battersea Power Station underground station have more than doubled year-on-year, exceeding eight million taps in and out over the past 12 months,” the statement said.

Meanwhile, passenger embarkations and disembarkations for the Uber Boat by Thames Clippers river bus service have risen by 70 per cent and 85 per cent, respectively, year-on-year with over 605,000 passengers in the past 12 months.

BPSDC said Battersea Power Station’s office offering will expand further in 2023 with the completion of 50 Electric Boulevard. Other retailers to enter the location this year include Searcy’s Champagne Bar, and Borough Kitchen Cook Shop & Cook School. Boots will also have its first beauty-only store there.

About 200 apartments at Electric Boulevard are also due to be completed by end-2023, adding to the community over 2,500 residents living there today.

Battersea Power Station will be London’s only official fan zone for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics following the success of the neighbourhood’s new sports and games-themed event, The Battersea Games.

-- BERNAMA