Work to restore Battersea Power Station is set to begin in October this year.

SP Setia, the Malaysian consortium which owns the building, is spending £100m on the rebuild.

It marks the 30 year anniversary of the power being turned off at the station, with restoration of the building and chimneys expected to be completed by 2016.

The first phase of work to the Grade II* listed building includes repairs to the brickwork, steel frame and windows.

Battersea Power Station's famous chimneys are also being reconstructed, with a schedule arranged so they will be replaced in a set sequence.

However, campaigners have expressed concern owners SP Setia are trying to speed up this process and remove them all at once.

The Battersea Power Station Development Company (BPSDC) would only confirm they are having discussions on developing the power station "as soon as possible."

BPSDC said they are now focusing on the designing the interior of the station, based on Rafael Vinoly's masterplan.

Rob Ticknell, chief executive of BPSDC, said: "Battersea Power Station is at the heart of this exciting new community, giving it an identity and authenticity unique among London developments.

"We have assembled an outstanding team to handle the restoration of this iconic building.

"The reconstruction of the iconic chimneys is an essential part of the refurbishment and will be undertaken with great care and precision so that they remain a landmark on the London skyline for decades to come."