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Straits Garden, Egham
4 August 2021
DML have been appointed as Employer’s Agent on the Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) scheme on Egham High Street. DML will work on behalf of the Joint Venture between Q Investment Partners (QIP) and HG Developments.
The proposed development comprises the demolition of 40 – 44a High Street Egham and the erection of a TP Bennett designed four storey building comprising of 107 student units along with ancillary student facilities along with two flexible commercial units (A1-A3) with a combined GIA floorspace of 239sqm. The scheme will be built by HG Developments construction arm, HG Construction.
Due for completion in time for the 2022 academic intake, the scheme will provide state of the art accommodation for students of Royal Holloway University situated 1 mile from the site.
The appointment continues DML’s relationship with QIP following the delivery of Straits Manor in Sheffield in 2019 and Straits Village in Nottingham in 2021.
On Monday 6th January 2025 DML Founder Kevin McGovern assumed the role of Chairman of DML. Rory McGovern has been promoted to the role of Chief Executive. Rory will now lead the executive team made up of Matthew Dymott, Rachel Warren and Nilisha Patel.
Commenting on this change, Kevin McGovern said “Having founded DML 20 years ago it is now time to step away from day to day operational control and support the team in moving forwards. It is a good time for DML in commencing 2025 with a number of prestigious projects across several sectors of the market. I am sure the business will continue to grow and prosper.”
Kevin McGovern
Chairman, DML Limited
Rory McGovern
Chief Executive, DML Limited
Rory McGovern said “DML has built up a great reputation and loyal client base over 20 years of project delivery. There is a history in significant projects dating back to the Natural History Museum through to Café Royal, Ilona Rose House and our student accommodation portfolio. I am really excited as to what the future of DML has in store, working with great clients on ambitious projects.”
