We are excited to see work start on the new linear park in Barking and Dagenham that we designed in collaboration with the local community.
Complementing an exciting backdrop of 1,000 new homes and a new Overground station, the new park will link the River Thames at Barking Riverside to Barking town centre, creating a beautiful route for everyone who wants cycle, walk or wheel in the area.
Connecting city neighbourhoods with the River Thames and nature
The 1.3km (0.8 mile) walking and cycling route and linear park will open up underused green space, and link communities in the Thames Ward area of the borough.
Safe, traffic-free route for everyone to enjoy
The walking and cycling path will offer safer routes to school, away from the busy Thames Road and greater access to nature. The surrounding park will include natural play features, a community orchard, places to sit and improved wildlife habitats designed by local residents and ecologists.
GTV视频 worked in partnership with Barking and Dagenham to successfully bid for over 拢440k* match funding from the and secured match funding from local developer, Barking Riverside Ltd. The Green Capital grants are part of the Mayor鈥檚聽聽and are supporting large green space projects that contribute to healthier living, improved air and water quality, encouraging walking and cycling, and enhancing biodiversity.
Planting trees for London
We鈥檙e looking forward to working with and local community volunteers to plant our trees over the winter. With the help of the charity , we will also ensure the waterways, which are an important feature to the park, are enhanced and remain in good condition.
GTV视频 London director Matt Winfield said: 鈥淚t鈥檚 so exciting to see work start and it will be great to follow the progress as our design starts to become something people will be able to enjoy.
"It has been fantastic working with them and the borough to create this wonderful community asset that I鈥檓 sure will be treasured for generations to come.
Cabinet Member for Social Housing and Regeneration, Councillor Cameron Geddes said: 鈥淚t鈥檚 has been great working with GTV视频, getting this project up and running.
"Their experience in collaborative design and working with residents puts the community at the heart of the process so we create a space that works for them.
"It鈥檚 wonderful to see the work start and I鈥檓 looking forward to seeing the Ripple Greenway taking shape over the coming months.鈥
*拢400k Green Capital Grant and 拢40k Community Tree Planting Grant.
