New pictures have revealed the progress of a major housing development that will include Watford’s tallest building.

Construction is well underway on four of the 10 towers planned at The Eight Gardens project on St Albans Road, opposite Watford Junction station.

The scheme will provide 1,265 homes on the former site of The Range and TK Maxx, with the highest towers reaching 28, 22 and 20 floors.

Watford Observer: The two southern towers as seen from across the railway line.The two southern towers as seen from across the railway line. (Image: Newsquest)Site works began in August 2021 and will progress in four phases starting at the southern end, with everything expected to be completed by 2030.Watford Observer: The development as seen from the bridge over the railway.The development as seen from the bridge over the railway. (Image: Newsquest)

As of February 2024, the façade of the 14-storey tower overlooking the railway has been completed, while the neighbouring 13-floor building to the west is covered in scaffolding.

Watford Observer: These middle apartment buildings will be 17 and 20-storeys tall once completed.These middle apartment buildings will be 17 and 20-storeys tall once completed. (Image: Newsquest)Works are also underway on two towers in the middle of the site, where the interior structure has been completed and scaffolding has been constructed around the base.Watford Observer: The six main buildings will feature a tower with a lower shoulder extension.The six main buildings will feature a tower with a lower shoulder extension. (Image: Newsquest)

The tallest tower, which will be 28 storeys when completed, will be built between 2025 and 2028 alongside its 22-floor neighbour.

Watford Observer: An aerial view of the development once completed.An aerial view of the development once completed. The development will dominate the town’s skyline when completed and is expected to be visible from as far as Oxhey Park and Bushey Hall Golf Club.

Watford Observer: The outline of the development as seen from Oxhey Park.The outline of the development as seen from Oxhey Park.