Photos show the scale of changes that have taken place in South Oxhey over the past six years.

Work on the estate's £218 million regeneration is nearing completion and Watford Observer Camera Club member Stephen Danzig has captured the transformation.

Google Street View images from as far back as 2016 show the post-war flats and shops destined for demolition.

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Watford Observer: The shops in St Andrews Road have now all gone. Picture: Google Street View The shops in St Andrews Road have now all gone. Picture: Google Street View (Image: Google Street View)

With work having started in late 2016, the alterations were carried out in three phases with the third starting in March 2021.

Watford Observer: The shops that were once in St Andrews Road, now St Andrews Way, have been demolished and replaced with new shops and homes. The shops that were once in St Andrews Road, now St Andrews Way, have been demolished and replaced with new shops and homes. (Image: Google Street View)

A total of £218 million has been invested into the project, which will soon see a new Lidl opening on the former Post Office site.

Watford Observer: The Post Office used to be where the Lidl will be opening. Picture: Google Street ViewThe Post Office used to be where the Lidl will be opening. Picture: Google Street View (Image: Google Street View)

It is expected to open in November 2022, but the retailer has not yet confirmed a date.

Watford Observer: The new Lidl is on the he corner of Prestwick Road and Oxhey Drive. Picture: Stephen DanzigThe new Lidl is on the he corner of Prestwick Road and Oxhey Drive. Picture: Stephen Danzig (Image: Stephen Danzig)

With the new store taking shape, the community is eager to see the finished product.

Watford Observer: The Fisherman's Cabin once stood (left) where the new NisaLocal stands (right). Picture Google Street View and Stephen DanzigThe Fisherman's Cabin once stood (left) where the new NisaLocal stands (right). Picture Google Street View and Stephen Danzig (Image: Google Street View and Stephen Danzig)

When finally completed, the regeneration project will be home to 55,000sq ft of retail space and public space.

Watford Observer: The parade of shops near the station (top) were knocked down and rebuilt (below). Picture: Google Street View and Stephen DanzigThe parade of shops near the station (top) were knocked down and rebuilt (below). Picture: Google Street View and Stephen Danzig (Image: Google Street View and Stephen Danzig)

In addition, 645 new homes were approved, to be available for sale, shared ownership, and affordable housing.

Out of 174 homes built in phase two, 132 are now occupied, with the rest to be filled by the end of April.

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