Part 6: Principles of Action Plan and Identification of Potential Projects

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PART 6: PRINCIPLES OF ACTION PLAN AND IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL PROJECTS

6.1 Thames Strategy - to Chelsea

Introduction Facilitation of new projects and forums for The project list should be monitored and updated joint working: Promotion of integrated as part of the Action Plan review. Implementation of the objectives and proposals set planning and management of the River and in out in the Strategy will require the preparation of an The indicative projects are divided into strategic the future, the possible establishment of Action Plan, which provides an agenda for co- projects and local projects which are identified by forums for addressing issues of mutual interest ordinated action in the future, and which will be individual character reach. relating to the River and riverside such as subject to regular monitoring and review. The recreation and education. purpose of the Action Plan will be to set out how Strategic Projects and Actions the objectives of the Strategy will be achieved, and Strategy Management: Establishment of an Strategic projects and actions for possible future to establish a programme of action to be promoted. information and communication network and implementation in the study area are summarised Preparation of the Action Plan will initially be the production of promotional tools and marketing in Table 6.1. responsibility of the Thames Strategy - Kew to information such as a web site and newsletter. Chelsea Steering Committee. Fund-raising: Preparation of a strategy for KEY TO FOLLOWING TABLES fund raising including business sponsership, The Action Plan should set out the programme of BTCV British Trust for Conservation European funding, local and national sources priorities, activities and targets for the Strategy. The Volunteers and funding partners. key areas of work will include: CA Countryside Agency Workshops and events: Organisation of Identification of Appropriate Delivery EA Environment Agency events and workshops to promote the Mechanism: In the first year of the Action objectives of the Strategy and greater co- EH English Heritage Plan it will be necessary to give further ordination of initiatives and to exchange EN English Nature consideration to alternative delivery experience and knowledge. mechanisms and to identify the preferred GLA Greater Authority approach for taking forward the objectives of A preliminary list of projects and actions has been H&FHBG and Historic the Strategy. identified through consultation with members of the Buildings Group Co-ordination of strategic projects to Strategy Steering Committee, private landowners LBH London Borough of promote the objectives of the Strategy: and developers and representatives of local LBHF London Borough of Hammersmith & These are likely to focus on specific subject organisations. It does not represent an exhaustive Fulham list of potential projects but is considered to be areas such as transport or recreation and key LBRuT London Borough of Richmond upon indicative of the range of projects which would geographic areas within the study area. The Thames Strategy can be used as a vehicle to obtain assist in promoting the objectives of the Strategy LBW London Borough of Wandsworth funding for project implementation. and which will require the co-operation of a number of partners in project implementation. PLA Port of London Authority Promotion of local projects: The Strategy will encourage and support local projects RBKC Royal Borough of Kensington and which will promote the objectives of the Chelsea Strategy and provide advice on project TfL implementation. 6.2 Part 6: Principles of Action Plan and Identification of Potential Projects

TABLE 6.1 Strategic Projects List

Potential Funding Potential Ref Project Description Stakeholders Priority Status Sources Projects National Trail – completion of missing links, clarification of sections 1 Countryside Agency CA Accessibility and signage projects in legally available for cycling, access for those with mobility impairment, co-ordinated Local Authorities Developer contribution ✔ progress. and consistent interpretation and signage. Encouraging more sensitive design solutions TfL that respect local character. 2 Riverbus Services – the potential of introducing new passenger services and securing Transport for London TfL ✔ Will form part of emerging strategy. use of piers as part of an integrated public transport system for London. Private operators TfL has issued preliminary proposals for consultation.

3 Use of the River for freight transport – promoting the use of the River for freight Transport for London LDA The PLA has commissioned transport, based on an understanding of cargo markets and land use pressures. PLA PLA research on the provision of Freight operators TfL boatyards and a survey of wharves LDA Freight operators for cargo handling

4 Steps and Stairs Project – established definitive location of all access points on the PLA, EA EA Preliminary project completed in tidal Thames and began to define condition and appropriate level of use. Local Organisations Local organisations 1996 5 Access to the Foreshore – a strategic evaluation and risk assessment is needed to PLA, EA PLA, EA identify areas where the foreshore is amenable for public access and the legal and safety implications of encouraging access.

6 River Structures – bridges, jetties, piers, steps, wharves, drawdocks, barge-beds, Riparian owners PLA, EA, EH, HLF docks, hards and slipways form part of the river infrastructure. Many are of historic Thames Archaeology Steering Riparian owners significance, but few benefit from a protective mechanism and are threatened by Committee Developer contribution closure, eradication and neglect. The conservation and restoration of river structures Heritage Lottery Fund could form a major bid to the HLF.

7 Education Action Plan – establishment of an Education Working Group, web site to link Local authorities Local Education Preparation of Action Plan including schools, involvement of local community organisations in projects with local schools and Schools Authorities resource packs, training courses, the further development of educational resources and programmes. Thames Explorer Trust Developer projects Hammersmith & Fulham Urban Contributions/Sponsor- Studies Centres ship Thames 21 8 Strategic Links – improvements in walking and cycling links to the Thames Path and GLA, Countryside Agency CA ✔ London Walking Forum has a number of National Cycle Route No.4 from public transport and town centres. London Walking Forum Local Transport Plans initiatives. Local Authorities Sustrans Sustrans TfL London Cycling Campaign

9 Circular Walks – the promotion of waymarked circular recreational walks based on river Countryside Agency Local commercial Local groups of Ramblers Association tributaries, canals and public open space. London Walking Forum sponsorship have prepared guides. Ramblers Association

10 Green Chains and Corridors – protect, create and manage “green chains and corridors” GLA – Open Space Forum CA The Countryside Agency supports Green linking areas of landscape, recreational and ecological value and extending outside the Local authorities EN Chains and Corridors through its study area, for example along the to . Countryside Agency Local authorities ‘Countryside on Your Doorstep Initiative’ English Nature

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TABLE 6.1 Strategic Projects List (continued)

Potential Ref Project Description Stakeholders Potential Funding Priority Status Sources Projects

11 Retired Flood Defences – the implementation of the riverbank design guidance EA, PLA, EN, GLA, EA Riverbank Design Guidance contained within the EA document Partnership in Planning and the promotion of flood Riparian owners Developer contribution document prepared by EA 1997 defences set back from the river. EU LIFE Programme 12 Tidal Thames – Upstream Embayment Studies – looking at justification for continuing EA, PLA EA ✔ Next stage of tidal Thames flood to maintain and review as necessary flood defences, leading to the identification of defence project. individual frontages that need work.

13 Lost Rivers – the “rediscovery” and interpretation of lost rivers and tributaries. Many of EA, PLA, EN EA these remain culverted right up to their confluence with the Thames. Local authorities EN Local organisations 14 Tidal Thames Habitat Action Plan – the drawing together of information on existing EA, PLA, GLA EA ✔ ecological habitats and areas of sensitivity to establish one comprehensive database. London Biodiversity Partnership Now complete Thames Estuary Partnership

Thames Festival and other public events – An annual festival would allow Londoners GLA, EA, Local Authorities, GLA, EA 15 ✔ Potential to showcase Thames to re-establish a relationship with their river, encourage awareness and wider appreciation Riparian owners Sponsorship Strategy as part of London String of of the Thames and bring the river into the urban experience of the city. The festival Pearls Golden Jubilee Festival could help to channel resources into environmental improvements and enhancement of public amenity.

16 Visitor Information –Integrated visitor information and interpretation together with Local Authorities Local Authorities cross-promotion and marketing of visitor attractions/destinations. London Tourist Board London Tourist Board Visitor attractions 17 Discovery Centres – establishment of a local discovery centre(s) east and south of the Local Authorities Lottery funding Potential to link with Wetland Centre river to mirror the Thames Explorer Trust and Hammersmith & Fulham Urban Studies Centre. Local organisations EC Life

18 Thames Kew Chelsea On-Line – the establishment of a co-ordinated portal web site. All partners Core funding

19 Recreation Study - including distribution and location of community boat houses and Local authorities Local Authorities Preparation of integrated strategy for visitor moorings Sport London Sport London promotion of use of River for recreation. Thames Rowing Council Lottery funding Amateur Rowing Association

Coordination of Archaeological Data - developing frameworks and standards for the EH, , Sites and Monuments 20 Heritage lottery funding co-ordination and assimilation of archaeological data, and producing a manual detailing it. Instituteof Archaeology, London provides a database service. Various Develop techniques to interpret archaeological data Boroughs data standards exist, though these are not specific to the archaeological resource of the study area.

21 Industrial Heritage - identify industrial archaeology of area and update GLSMR. Association for Industrial Hammersmith and Fulham Historic Heritage lottery funding Develop techniques to interpret the industrial heritage, to raise awareness and break Archaeology, HLF, EH, GLIAS, Buildings Group have undertaken an down barriers to access. Hammersmith & Fulham Historic audit of industrial sites and buildings. Buildings Group The TS archaeological GIS map was disseminated to attendees at the focus group for annotation and information about additional sites.

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Local Projects Indicative projects for possible implementation in each of the character reaches are set out in Tables 6.2 - 6.9. Implementation of the projects identified in these schedules will principally be dependent on the availability of funding and where appropriate, securing the necessary planning permission and other consents in respect of the proposed works. The following categories of projects have been identified as potential priority projects: The foreshore below Outside the Old Ship, Hammersmith Category 1: Projects for which funding has been identified and work can be expected to Category 3: Projects with community support Possible Approaches to Riverbank commence within the next 1-2 years (subject but which require wider support from other Design to necessary consents being granted). These stakeholders , the preparation of more detailed A number of the indicative local projects involve include River-related and River-enhancing proposals and the identification of funding. riverbank restoration and enhancement. These projects associated with committed and These projects have the potential to be projects are capable of being implemented on proposed development schemes on the implemented within 2-5 years subject to the publicly owned land and provide the potential for riverside (Project Refs: 1.2, 1.6, 2.7, 3.7, 3.8, identification of necessary funding and the enhancing the appearance of the riverside and 4.2, 5.2, 5.5, 6.1, 6.2, 6.6, 6.7, 6.9, 6.11, 6.13, required consents.(Project Refs: 1.4, 1.5, supporting the local ecology, landscape and 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.11, 7.12, 8.1, 8.2,); 1.10, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.9, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.9, recreation as well as providing effective flood 3.11, 3.14, 4.3, 4.6, 5.3, 5.4, 6.4, 6.8, 6.15, Category 2: Projects which have been defined defence. and stakeholder support secured but which 7.4). The following illustrative designs relate to individual require additional funding. These projects have Potential priority projects are identified in Tables sites as identified in the preliminary project lists but the potential to be implemented within 2-3 6.2-6.9. The identification of potential local priority the principles applied can be adapted to other parts years subject to the identification of necessary projects does not preclude other projects being of the study area. funding and required consents. (Project Refs: brought forward for implementation within the first 5 1.3, 1.7, 2.6, 2.8, 2.14, 4.1, 4.7, 4.9, 5.1, 5.6, years of the Action Plan subject to funding and the 5.7, 6.5, 6.10, 6.11, 6.14, 7.10, 8.4); necessary consents and approvals.

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6.6 Part 6: Principles of Action Plan and Identification of Potential Projects

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TABLE 6.2 Character Reach No.1 : Kew and Strand on the Green - Indicative Projects

Potential Funding Potential Ref Project Description Stakeholders Status Priority Local Interest Groups Sources Projects

1.1 – bring River Bus service to TfL, Westminster Passen- Linked to overall TfL Strategy. See restored pier, with improved passenger ger Services Association, Strategic Project 2. facilities, new visitor moorings and better PLA, LBRuT, quality signage to Kew Society, Kew Residents Association, Strand on the Green 1.2 Kew Riverside development – new public LBRuT, Developers - St Developer Association, Mortlake with East open space and S.106 commitments James St. George contribution ✔ Sheen Society, Protection Group, Group, Environmental Trust for Richmond 1.3 Preparation of management plan for the Tow Path Group, LBRuT, Developer The Tow Path Group were formed in July upon Thames and Tow Path Group wooded Tow Path, including revetments, PLA, EA, Developers, contributions pooled 2001 to conserve and restore the Tow ✔ steps and stairs BTCV, Community Groups into Charitable Trust Path between & Beverley Brook

1.4 Restoration of Park to LBRuT, Westerley Ware Westerley Ware Association have already Westerley Ware Association, Kew include upgrading of play equipment, Association undertaken improvements and are Society, Kew Residents Association, paving and furniture preparing a strategy for its enhancement ✔ Strand on the Green Association, Mortlake with Society, Chiswick Protection Group 1.5 Oliver’s Island management plan PLA , LBH, EA, BTCV, Management Plan in place to be Thames 21 reviewed

1.6 Strand on the Green : Repair and LBH, EA, PLA, EH, Subject of Court Order, for Completion restoration of river wall (highway support Riparian owners LBH, EA end 2003. LBH/EA Project Agreement in ✔ and/or flood defence), upgrade Kew Bridge draft for finalisation end April. and Strand End drawdocks Strand on the Green Association, Grove Park Group, Chiswick 1.7 Strand on the Green, environmental EA , LBH, PLA, EH LBH, EA, Strand on Dependent on Project 1-6. Strand on the Protection Group, Kew Society improvements related to 1.6 (eg: Riparian owners the Green Association, Green Association has prepared plans for ✔ Landscaping draw docks and seating areas, Developer raising river wall and re-landscaping in draw replanting willows etc) Contributions dock areas.

1.8 Restoration of and Railtrack, LBRuT, LBH, Railtrack Maintenance work on Kew Railway feasibility of pedestrian and cycle link from EH, TfL, Victorian Society Bridge, already undertaken by Railtrack Occupation Lane to Strand on the Green

1.9 Restoration and reuse of river structures PLA, EH, LBRuT, LBH, Developer/operator Strand on the Green Association, Kew (e.g: bridge grid, midstream moorings, PLA River Works Contributions Society, West London River Group, Sailing Club ramps, old Bason & Arnold’s Licensees, river users, Society, Strand on the Boatyard Jetty planning applicants Green Sailing Club, Grove Park Group

1.10 Creation of dog-free zone in riverside parks LBH, Strand on the Green LBH, Strand on the Preliminary ideas prepared by Strand on ✔ Strand on the Green Association Association Green Association the Green Association Preserve and enhance SOTG Conservation 1.11 LBH, Strand on the Green LBH, Strand on the Identified by Strand on the Green Strand on the Green Association Area by replacing inappropriate pavings Association Green Association Association and street furniture introduced by earlier traffic calming scheme

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TABLE 6.3 Character Reach No.2 : Mortlake, Barnes and Duke’s Meadow - Indicative Projects Potential Funding Potential Ref Project Description Stakeholders Status Priority Local Interest Groups Sources Projects 2.1 Mortlake riverside – replacement of flood EA, LBRuT, PLA, EH, CA, Stag Brewery, EA Identified in LBRuT Mortlake with East Sheen Society, Friends defences, restoration of Tow Path and historic Stag Brewery, Riparian owners Developer Conservation Area of Duke’s Meadow, Mortlake Network passages, environmental enhancement Contributiions Study Tow Path Group Identified in LBRuT 2.2 Enhancement of Jubilee Gardens and sub-station LBRuT, Powergen, London New Opportunities Mortlake with East Sheen Society, Friends Conservation Area and access to riverside Electricity Fund of Duke’s Meadow, Mortlake Network Study Tow Path Group Mortlake with East Sheen Society, BTCV, 2.3 Enhancement of Bull Alley/Draw Dock and LBRuT Community Groups New Opportunities Identified in LBRuT Mortlake Network improvements to Tow Path between Barnes Developers Fund, Developer Conservation Area Tow Path Group Bridge and Mortlake Brewery Contributions Study

2.4 – restoration and access Railtrack, EH, TfL, LBRuT, Railtrack, TfL Link to National Cycle Barnes Community Association improvements using redundant old bridge for LBH, Sustrans Sustrans, Route No.4 ✔ Friends of Duke’s Meadow segregated cycleway

2.5 Barnes Terrace/Lonsdale Road river wall and LBRuT, TfL, EA, PLA, EH Developer Identified in LBRuT Barnes Community Association, Friends of public realm traffic management improvements contribution Conservation Area Duke’s Meadow Study 2.6 Duke’s Meadow integrated land management LBH/ CIP, GLA, Friends of Duke’s Sports Council Youth Commitment to Barnes Community Association plan and comprehensive project area Meadow, Sports Clubs,EA Sports Trust Management Plan in ✔ Friends of Duke’s Meadow LB Hounslow UDP 2.7 Duke’s Meadow riverbank improvements (where EA, PLA, LBH, EN, CA, Developer Barnes Community Association safety is not compromised re access to the River) Thames 21 contribution Feasibility Study ✔ Friends of Duke’s Meadow including localised retired defences, eradication EA being undertaken of Japanese knotweed and mitten crabs Duke’s Meadow Landscape Plan including LBH, New 2.8 LBH/CIP, Friends of Duke’s Plan prepared Barnes Community Association Opportunities Fund, ✔ enhancement of the Promenade and bandstand Meadow, EA by Clive Wren Friends of Duke’s Meadow Local fund raising Proposal by Hounslow 2.9 Expand Chiswick Boathouse as a new water sports LBH, Sport , Rowing Sports lottery Barnes Community Association centre in a sensitive way clubs Thames Rowing Council Hockey Club to use as Friends of Duke’s Meadow “super clubhouse” 2.10 Interpretation/rediscovery of Bollo Brook and link EH, EA, CIP/LBH Friends of Duke’s Meadow, Old Chiswick to via Promenade Approach Protection Society Mortlake with East Sheen Society, Grove Park Management/enhancement of LBRuT, LBHF, EH, EA 2.11 Group, Chiswick Protection Group, Kew Society North Barnes Residentents Association Restoration of Small Profits Dock and adjoining EH, EA, LBRUT 2.12 Barnes Community Association public open space Tow Path Group 2.13 Creation of Mortlake Dock, 77 High Street, John EH, EA Operators, New - Mortlake and East Sheen Society, West Dees House Opportunities Fund London River Group Civil Service, Sports Council, Scheme prepared as 2.14 Extension of Civil Service Rowing Club, Dukes ✔ Friends of Dukes Meadoiw Sport England, LBN basis for discussion Meadow to create improved facilities with possible partners Barnes Community Association

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TABLE 6.4 Character Reach No.3: Chiswick, Hammersmith and North Barnes - Indicative Projects

Potential Ref Project Description Stakeholders Potential Funding Status Priority Local Interest Groups Sources Projects

3.1 Feasibility of introducing ferry from Chiswick LBRuT, LBH, PLA, Schools Fuller’s Brewery Potential route to schools Old Chiswick Protection Society, North Barnes Residents Pier to Ferry Lane Lonsdale Road TfL, schools avoiding Hammersmith Bridge Association, St Paul’s, Harrodian & Swedish schools Improve connections between the Thames LBH, CA, EH, Fuller’s Brewery, EH, Fuller’s Brewery Old Chiswick Protection Society, North Barnes Residents 3.2 Path and Chiswick House, Hogarth’s House Hounslow Association for Association, Barnes Community Association, Friends of and the Fuller’s Brewery (including Parr’s Walk) Tourism Duke’s Meadow, CPG

Conservation and management of Chiswick LBH, Old Chiswick Protection EA, EN Work undertaken by Old Chiswick Protection Society 3.3 Eyot, including eradication of mitten crabs and Society, EA, PLA voluntary organisation. ✔ pollarding of willows Possible SSSI designation Promotion of Chiswick Pier for tourist boats as LBH, TfL, PLA Tourist Boat Operators, Chiswick Pier to be used as Friends of Duke’s Meadow, Old Chiswick Protection Society, 3.4 part of overall strategy for increased use of river. Thames Explorer Trust, base for river lifeboat service ✔ Chiswick Pier Trust, North Barnes Community Association, Chiswick Pier Trust, RNLI Barnes Community Association Restoration of Chiswick (Church Street) LBH, EA, Old Chiswick Initial ideas prepared by Old Old Chiswick Protection Society, North Barnes Residents 3.5 LBH, PLA, EA Community ✔ drawdock and causeway Groups Protection Society Chiswick Protection Society Association Enhance Hammersmith Mall as a location for LBH, Sport England, Rowing Sport England, Lottery, Hammersmith Society, Hammersmith and Fulham 3.6 rowing and water sports clubs, Thames Rowing Council Rowing Clubs Sponsership Historic Buildings Group Hammersmith Mall / Furnival Gardens further LBHF, EH, Hammersmith and Developer contribution First phase of work under Hammersmith Society, Hammersmith and Fulham Historic public realm and river wall improvements, Fulham Historic Buildings LBHF construction ✔ Building Group, Hammersmith Community Trust 3.7 including enhancement of links to town centre Group, EA via underpass Proposals prepared by owners Hammersmith Society, Hammersmith and Fulham Restoration and potential upstream extension LBHF, PLA, TfL TfL, Owners of Dove Pier of Dove Pier, possible Historic Buildings Group, Hammersmith Community Trust, 3.8 of Dove Pier and use for tourist boats/passenger Owners of Dove Pier vessels planning Issues North Barnes Residents Association Improvements to Hammersmith Riverside; town LBHF, PLA, Architecture Proposals identified by Hammersmith and Fulham Historic Building Group, 3.9 ✔ centre links; Beckett’s wharf; Queen’s drawdock Foundation, EA Architecture Foundation Hammersmith Community Trust, Hammersmith Society Interpretation/rediscovery of / EA, LBHF, HFHBG Hammersmith Society, Hammersmith and Fulham 3.10 Hammersmith Creek/Parr’s Ditch Historic Buildings Group

A4 Great West Road and crossings, Green HA, TfL, LBHF LBHF, developer Conceptual Scheme Prepared Hammersmith Community Trust, Hammersmith Society, 3.11 Corridor contributions in association with ✔ Hammersmith & Fulham Historic Buildings Hammersmith & Fulham Urban Studies Centre Provision of missing link of river walk at LBHF, EA, Riparian owners. Developer Contributions Hammersmith Society, Hammersmith and Fulham 3.12 Riverside Studios LBHF Historic Buildings Group, Hammersmith Community Trust Conservation and restoration of Leg of Mutton Management Plan in LBRuT, EN, BTCV, EA Funds available for planting North Barnes Residents Association, Barnes Community Reservoir. Review existing management plan operation. Work undertaken 3.13 Community Groups black poplars, Association, Tow Path Group, Local Schools together with the Tow Path project 1.3 schools, EN by voluntary organisation St Paul’s School landscape master plan North Barnes Residents Association, Hammersmith Society, 3.14 St Paul’s School St Paul’s School Under consideration ✔ ✔ Hammersmith and Fulham Historic Buildings Group, Old Chiswick Protection Society, Tow Path Group 3.15 Investigate the potential of a new pier at North LBRuT, TfL, PLA, TfL North Barnes Residents Association Barnes

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TABLE 6.5 Character Reach No.4: Fulham Reach and - Indicative Projects

Potential Ref Project Description Stakeholders Potential Funding Status Priority Local Interest Groups Sources Project

4.1 Fulham Reach – public realm and access LBHF, CA, EA, PLA, LBHF Riverside Walk Brief ✔ Fulham Society, HFHBG, Co- improvements including interpretation of Riparian owners Developer contribution being prepared by ordinating Group, BCA, NBRA, heritage/industrial archaeology,feasibility of LBHF Society new moorings 4.2 Hammersmith Embankment Phase 2 public open LBHF, Developers, EA Developer contribution Proposals prepared ✔ Fulham Society, HFHBG, Hammersmith space and access improvements to Broadway Society, NBRA 4.3 Restoration of Crabtree Drawdock, Palace Wharf LBHF, EA, Operators of Riparian Owners ✔ Fulham Society, HFHBG, Bishops Park Co- and adjacent areas EH Developer contribution ordinating Group, NBRA

4.4 Potential seasonal ferry crossing from Crabtree LBW, LBHF, Wetland Operators, Brewery Putney Society, Fulham Society, NBRA Drawdock to Queen Elizabeth Walk/Wetland Centre, Community Wetland Centre, TfL Bishops Park Co-ordinating Group Centre Groups, TfL, PLA

4.5 Barnes Waterside and Village, tree Developers, LBRuT, EA, Harrods, Developer Barnes Community Association, North planting and enhancement of Tow Path. EH, Tow Path Group contribution Barnes Residents Association, Restoration of Harrods Depository wharf and Hammersmith Society, HFHBG, Tow Path protection of industrial archaeology Group

4.6 Enhancement of Queen Elizabeth Walk, Thames Wetland Centre, Sustrans, LBRuT, CA, Sustrans, North Barnes Residents Association, BCA, Cycle Route, and riverside frontage of Wetland LBRuT, CA, EA Countryside Agency, ✔ Hammersmith Society, Hammersmith and Centre Wetland Centre Fulham Historic Buildings, Tow Path Group

4.7 “River Life” discovery exhibit at Wetland Centre Wetland Centre Wetland Centre, Lottery Project proposal ✔ North Barnes Residents Association, BCA prepared by WWT

4.8 Establishment of Thames Discovery Centre LBW, Wetland Centre, New Opportunities Fund Wandsworth Society, North Barnes (possibly in association with Wetland Centre) Comm’ty Groups, Barn Residents Association, Putney Society linked to project 4.7 Elms Schools Sports Centre

4.9 Barn Elms Sports Centre and Boathouse LBRuT, LBW Proposals prepared by Fulham Society, Bishops Park Co- redevelopment, new tree planting and Sport England, EA, LBHF LBW ✔ ordinating Group, WLRG, BCA, Putney enhancement of playing fields Society, HFHBG, Tow Path Group

4.10 Beverley Brook/ Vale/Richmond Park LBRuT, LBW, GLA, EA, Beverley Brook Walk in Putney Society, BCA, North Barnes green chain, integrated land management plan. Royal Parks, Conservators place, further Residents Association, Tow Path Group Promote Beverley Brook Walk of promotion required

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TABLE 6.6 Character Reach No. 5 : Putney and Fulham Palace - Indicative Projects

Potential Potential Funding Ref Project Description Stakeholders Status Priority Local Interest Groups Sources Project

5.1 Restoration and enhancement of EA, LBRuT, LBW EA Landscape strategy ✔ BCA, Putney Society,Wimbledon & Putney mouth of the Beverley Brook, Wimbledon & Putney Commons Developer contribution, prepared and limited work Commons Conservators including Leaders Gardens and Conservators Chas Newens boat being undertaken by EA, Ashlone Wharf. Possible removal of builders/chandlers Discussions ongoing tidal flap, obsolete pumping station between LBW, EA and and weir, together with provision of Commons Conservators new footbridge Establishment of permanent LBW, Sea Cadets, existing Developer contribution, Planning application submitted Putney Society, Community Groups, Chas 5.2 Discovery/Education Centre at occupiers, Wandsworth Youth Lottery Funding, LBW for the refurbishment of the ✔ Newens, Save Ashlone Wharf Campaign, Ashlone Wharf to promote River Group, River Thames building following Putney Partnership Board community youth river related use as Boat Project consultation on options. The part of any refurbishment scheme. community/youth river related Use of Ellen Elizabeth for boat activities will remain, as will training and educational purposes the boatyard.

Enhance Putney Hard as location for LBW, Rowing clubs, Amateur Sports Lottery The Council’s UDP promotes Putney Society, Fulham Society, Chas 5.3 rowing and sailing and moorings out Rowing Association, Thames improvements which support ✔ Newens, HFHBG, Bishops Park Co-ordinating in river. Improvements to boathouses Rowing Council, Sport England, Putney Embankment’s role as Group, River Thames Society, Putney PLA a centre for river sports Parnership Board Increased use of LBW, TfL, Operators (Thames Owners of the pier. Preliminary ideas for Putney Society, Fulham Society, HFHBG, 5.4 including improved passenger and Luxury Charters) New owners of Shell enhancement of facilities. ✔ Bishops Park Co-ordinating Group, River visitor facilities site Uncertainty over what type of Thames Society, Putney Partnership Board TfL service is commercially viable LBW, EH, St George’s 5.5 Putney Wharf new riverside walk- Developer contribution ✔ way and spaces, improved setting Proposals part of S.106 Wandsworth Society, Fulham Society, of church and potential extension of agreement, except walking HFHBG, Putney Parnership Board walkway under Putney Bridge under bridge Fulham Palace conservation and LBHF, EH, Church LBHF, Church Consultation draft August ✔ Friends of Fulham Palace, Fulham Society, 5.6 management plan, promote Fulham Commissioners, Museum of Commissioners, HLF, 2000. Bid to HLF prepared Museum of Fulham Palace Trust, HFHBG, Palace Museum Fulham Palace Trust, Fulham EH BPCG Palace Management Board Further improvements to Bishops LBHF, EH, Bishops Park Co- HLF Urban Parks Refurbishment works ✔ Fulham Society, Friends of Bishops Park, 5.7 Park ordinating Group Programme/New recently completed Bishops Park Co-ordinating Group, Putney Opportunities Fund Society

5.8 Putney Bridge Conservation Area - LBHF, Railtrack, EH, CA Riverside Walk Brief being Fulham Society, HFHBG, Putney Society, public realm and access prepared by LBHF Wandsworth Society improvements to station and footbridge

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TABLE 6.7 Character Reach No.6 : Wandsworth and - Indicative Projects

Potential Potential Funding Ref Project Description Stakeholders Status Priority Local Interest Groups Sources Project

6.1 Wandle Delta riverbank improvements (Wandle Wandsworth Challenge SRB, Adjacent landowners, Detailed proposals prepared for 3 out of 8 Delta 1998 WSA), including Causeway Island Partnership (WCP), LBW, EA EU LIFE, projects which have already been identified, 2 ✔ Groundwork more are in preparation, SRB funding in place Wandsworth Society, River Thames Society, 6.2 Wandle Promenade – linking Wandsworth High WCP, LBW, EA, Young’s SRB, Young’s Brewery Number of improvements being implemented Fulham Society, HFHBG, Hurlingham Club Street to the Thames Brewery, British Olympic Ass’n Capital Studios, Groundwork to enhance the existing link, from the town ✔ centre to the Wandle Mouth

6.3 Modification of half-tide weir at mouth of LBW, EA, PLA EA, Developer contribution Feasibility study undertaken by ARUP Wandle concluded that the removal of this structure was not justified at this time

6.4 Complete Thames Path over Waste Transfer Countryside Agency SRB, Sustrans, Developer, New foot/cycle bridge over Wandle completed, Station and across Feathers Wharf, and Wandsworth Challenge Contribution, Countryside and E-W link improvements across delta ✔ missing link in Thames Cycle Route Partnership, LBW, EA, Sustrans, Agency proposed Ramblers Association

6.5 Rejuvenation of LBW, EH HLF Urban Parks On its anniversary in 2003 some minor ✔ Wandsworth Society, Fulham Society, Programme improvements are planned in keeping with the Hammersmith and Fulham Buildings Victorian layout

6.6 Point Pleasant – new riverside walkway Countryside Agency Developer S.106 Planning permission granted but detailed ✔ (Thames Path and Cycle Route), moorings and LBW, GLA, Sustrans, commitment proposals to be agreed. public open space Developer, EA, Ramblers Association ✔ 6.7 Gargoyle Wharf – new riverside walkway LBW, GLA, PLA, EA, Sustrans, Developer S.106 Under construction Gargoyle Wharf Community Action Group, (Thames Path and Cycle Route) Developer commitment Battersea Society, Wandsworth Society, Potential pier HFHBG, Fulham Society

6.8 Sands End – completion of riverside walkway LBHF, PLA, EA, Developers, Developer contribution, Restoration of Broomhouse Dock complete (Thames Path), and potential new moorings. Hurlingham Yacht Club PLA, LBHF Association of Residents in Sands End (ARISE), Fulham Society, HFHBG, Battersea 6.9 Restoration of Broomhouse Drawdock (work Society, Wandsworth Society in progress)

6.10 Imperial Wharf Phase 1– new riverside walkway, LBHF, Developer – St George’s Developer contribution Phase 1 under construction Fulham Society, HFHBG, Wandsworth Society moorings and local park. Brief required for park ✔

6.11 Hurlingham Club, provision of viewing area/ LBHF, Hurlingham Club, EA Developer contribution Initial proposals for jetty, permission granted Wandsworth Society, Battersea Society, jetty and improvements to facilities, for building works ✔ Fulham Society, HFHBGs, Rambler’s restoration of buildings and maintenance of Association formal grounds

6.12 Enhancement of Hurlingham Park LBHF, Sport England, EA Sports Lottery New sports pavilion/stadium designed ✔

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TABLE 6.7 Character Reach No.6 : Wandsworth and Sands End - Indicative Projects

Potential Potential Funding Ref Project Description Stakeholders Status Priority Local Interest Groups Sources Project

6.12 Interpretation/rediscovery of River EA, LBW, GLA, EN Battersea Society, Wandsworth Falcon, including green corridor link to Society, London Walking Forum Falcon Park

Potential for re-opening Battersea High LBW, Railtrack, Developer LBW has a long term aim for a Battersea Society, Wandsworth 6.13 Street Station Strategic Rail contributions, Rail station on the West London Society Authority, GLA, TfL operators Line in North Battersea, but there is no spare capacity at present

Provision of pedestrian walkway/ A walkway adjacent to the Battersea Society, Fulham Society, 6.14 LBHF, LBW, RBKC, Developer contribution, ✔ cycleway on Battersea Railway Bridge CA, Railtrack, TfL, Railtrack railway bridge providing a link Sustrans, London Walking Forum, (West London Line) Developers, Sustrans to the proposed Chelsea Chelsea Society ARISE Harbour Station is under consideration by LBW/LBHF Provision of Riverside footways/ LBW, LA, CA, 6.15 Developer contribution Wandsworth Society, Battersea cycleways under Wandsworth Bridge Sustrans, Ramblers Strong support from Sustrans on both banks Association ✔ Society, London Walking Forum, Sustrans

6.14 Part 6: Principles of Action Plan and Identification of Potential Projects TABLE 6.8 Character Reach No.7 : Chelsea and Battersea - Indicative Projects Potential Ref Project Description Stakeholders Potential Funding Status Priority Local Interest Groups Sources Project 7.1 Continuation of riverwalk under Battersea and Chelsea RBKC/LBHF, Railtrack, LBW, Developer contribution Awaiting redevelopment of the property Battersea Society, Wandsworth Society, Railway Bridges. Developers, Countryside Agengy Railtrack to the south of the Battersea Railway Fulham Society, HFHBG Sustrans, Circadian Bridge. There are currently no proposals. Feasibility studies needed. Proposal for whole Creek prepared by A Dixon, R Weston and R Pedley Sept. 2000. 7.2 Chelsea Creek – habitat creation, conservation of LBHF, RBKC, EH, EA, Railtrack, Developer contribution Proposals partly incorporated in Lots Road ✔ industrial heritage, access improvements and re- Circadian, British Gas, HFHBG Power Station and Chelsea Phase II excavation of old dock/Kensington canal Harbour development proposals, which has earmarked £5 million for landscape and access improvements Completion of Thames Path through Lots Road site and RBKC, EH, EA, TfL, London Developer contribution 7.3 Planning application submitted June 2001, Fulham Society, HFHBG, Chelsea associated transport/access improvments. Transport, Circadian, by Circadian which includes a wide range of Society, Battersea Society, Wandsworth transport improvements & interchanges ✔ Society, ARISE between buses, trains and boats, completion of the Thames Path and a branch of the Thames cycle path along Chelsea Creek.

7.4 Phase II - 500 metres of newly LBHF, RBKC, CA, EA Circadian Developer contribution Circadian have bought the site and created Thames Path with direct pedestrian access to submitted an application. It forms part of ✔ the foreshore & associated riverside public open space. a comprehensive scheme with the re- development of Lots Road power Station.

7.5 Increased use and promotion of existing piers at RBKC, TfL, PLA TfL Circadian are promoting river taxi Chelsea Harbour, Cheyne Walk and Circadian Developer Contribution services and improved passenger ✔ facilities at Fulham Society, Chelsea Society 7.6 Chelsea Embankment integrated traffic management RBKC, TfL TfL Cycle route installed and environmental improvements

7.7 New Chelsea Harbour railway station on the West Strategic Rail Authority, GLA, Railtrack The SRA are undertaking a detailed Chelsea Society, Battersea Society, London Line and public transport improvements Railtrack, TfL, RBKC, LBHF, Developer contribution feasibility study. ✔ Wandsworth Society, ARISE, Circadian, St George, British Gas Fulham Society Planning permission has been granted at 7.8 Extend Thames Path from Cremorne Gardens to Cremorne RBKC, CA, EH Developer contribution Wharf including restoration of gardens Chelsea Wharf to extend the Thames HLF, RBKC, Sports Council Cycle Path from Cremorne Gardens to ✔ Cremorne Wharf Battersea Society, Chelsea Society 7.9 Re-interpretation of Ranelagh Gardens/greater use Royal Hospital, EH, RBKC, made of Royal Hospital Grounds RHS, commercial exhibitors at flower show Initial proposals prepared 7.10 Enhancement of existing facilities at Chelsea Yacht RBKC, Chelsea Yacht & Boat ✔ Chelsea Society and Boat Company Company, PLA, EA Cheyne Walk Society 7.11 Ransomes Dock restoration linked to Albion Wharf LBW, EA Developer contribution, Potential for waterfront public realm ✔ development improvements

Battersea Park restoration and enhancement currently LBW, EH HLF, Friends of Battersea Grade 2 star listed park currently benefiting 7.12 in progress which includes the restoration of the Park from a £10.5m restoration programme. ✔ Battersea Society, Chelsea Society promenade along the Thames. Feasibility of reconstruction of Festival of Britain pier

7.13 Interpretation/rediscovery of River Westbourne/ EA, RBKC, LBW Tyburn/Effra

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TABLE 6.9 Character Reach No 8 : - Indicative Projects

Ref Project Description Stakeholders Potential Funding Status Potential Local Interest Groups Sources Priority Project

8.1 redevelopment LBW, GLA, EA, Developer Planning permission granted, ✔ Battersea Society, Westminster includes river pavilion, raised piazza, new Parkview International, contribution, SRB SRB funding. Society dedicated river bus service and river walk. East Battersea Partnership There are proposals for a pier Associated Power House and community facility and improved facilities pedestrain access between the power station site, and along the riverside

8.2 Battersea Wharf redevelopment and new LBW, GLA, EA, Developer Developer contribution Planning permission granted ✔ Battersea Society, Westminster riverside walk, including footways/cycleways Society under Grosvenor Bridge to link Battersea Wharf with Spicer-Cowan and Battersea Power Station

8.3 Nine Elms – new riverside walkway (Thames LBW, Sustrans, CA, EA, Developer Dependant on changes in Battersea Society, Westminster Path National Trail) and access improvements East Battersea Partnership contribution, Sustrans, land use Society LBW

8.4 New railway station and public transport Railtrack, TfL, Developer, Developer Related to new development ✔ Battersea Society, Westminster improvements LBW contribution, Railtrack, schemes Society TfL, LBW

KEY BTCV British Trust for Conservation Volunteers BCA Barnes Community Association CA Countryside Agency LBH London Borough of Hounslow EA Environment Agency LBHF London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham EH English Heritage LBRuT London Borough of Richmond upon Thames EN English Nature LBW London Borough of Wandsworth GLA Greater London Authority PLA Port of London Authority H&FHBG Hammersmith and Fulham Historic RBKC Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Buildings Group TfL Transport for London BPCG Bishop’s Park Co-ordinating Group CIP Community Initiative Partnership NBRA North Barnes Residents Association WLRG West London River Group

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Potential Funding Sources Whilst organisations produce their own information The development of a co-ordinated data base and Project Implementation and literature, there is generally a lack of co- of local organisations concerned with the ordinated information on community organisations River; Potential funding sources for different types of and activities relating to the River. The Strategy can The establishment of a web site (Thames-on- projects and programmes identified in the Strategy assist in promoting information about organisations line)/ newsletter to enable groups to share are summarised in Table 6.10. and events for example, through the development of information and to develop closer linkages. a web site and newsletter. To be successful, implementation of projects and This should build on existing initiatives and actions will require a co-operative approach with the A number of organisations arrange events for the include information relating to planning involvement of all sectors including national public relating to the River and promote the active applications and events in the study area; agencies, the riparian local authorities and the GLA participation of people working to improve their The potential to extend the existing and its associated functional bodies, the private environment, including the British Trust for programme of community activities and River sector, the voluntary sector and local communities. Conservation Volunteers (BTCV), Thames 21 and related events; It will be necessary to ensure that limited Local Agenda 21 Groups. For example, Thames 21 The opportunity to promote increased use of resources are maximised and targeted by fostering run a series of public foreshore events including local papers to promote river related activities joint working and supporting co-ordinated action. It clean ups in the study area and a number of and information and the potential to extend will be necessary to gain the support of a wide community projects are being undertaken by cross river linkages and circulation of local range of organisations and individuals to work BTCV, including work with the Friends of Duke’s papers/ newsletters; together to implement the projects. Meadow in relation to the improvement of this open The development of a more co-ordinated space through the provision of advice on practical approach to consultation and the involvement Community Involvement tasks, habitat ecology and the preparation of a of the community at an early stage in the management plan. The success of the Thames Strategy - Kew to preparation of development proposals Chelsea is dependent upon involving all those with The Strategy will seek to build on the existing The promotion of community involvement and use a responsibility for the future of the River, including network of voluntary and community organisations of the River will be a principal objective of the the local community. There are a large number of in the study area and to support initiatives which Strategy. The implementation of projects and existing community groups concerned with the promote common objectives. A number of initial programmes will be dependent on the availability of study area, some taking a broad view of river opportunities have been highlighted to promote resources. related issues such as the West London River greater community use and involvement in the Group, London Rivers Association, Thames 21, River, including: River Thames Society and Thamesbank and others The potential to create focal points of with more localised interests. Community community activity along the River including organisations have taken an important role in the community waterfronts and a network of development of this Strategy and their continued facilities for public use; involvement in the Strategy will be encouraged.

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TABLE 6.10 Potential Partners and Funding Sources

Potential Partners & * Funding Sources for Projects

LOCAL GLA LONDON DEV D.T.L.R ENGLISH PORT OF SUSTRAINSSPORT LOTTERYVOLUNTARY EUROPEAN CHARITABLE ENGLISH ENVIRONMENT TRANSPORT RAILTRACKCOUNTRYSIDE RIPARIAN LOCAL DEVELOPER LANDFILL/ AUTHORITIES AGENCY HERITAGE NATURE AGENCY LONDON AUTH FOR LONDON AGENCY ENGLAND ORGANISATION OWNERS UNION TRUSTS ✔ BUSINESSES CONTRIBUTION WASTE TAX 1 Conservation and restoration ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ of historic townscape HLF 2 Conservation and restoration of ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ historic parks & gardens HLF ✔ ✔ 3 Conservation and restoration of ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ semi-natural areas HLF BTCV LIFE Protection and interpretation of ✔ 4 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ archaeological sites ✔ ✔ HLF ✔ 5 Restoration and enhancement of ✔ urban parks and public open ✔ ✔ ✔ NEW ✔ ✔ spaces OPS ✔ 6 Enhancement of sports and ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ playing fields/recreational SPORT facilities Regeneration of existing urban ✔ ✔ 7 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ areas OBJ3 Modifications to flood defences ✔ 8 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ NEW ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ and habitat creation OPS 9 Upgrading Thames Path ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 10 New strategic links pedestrian and ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ cyclists 11 Improvements to public transport ✔ ✔ ✔ routes and interchanges 12 New pedestrian/cyclist river ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ crossings 13 New riverbus piers & services ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 14 Improved visitor information & ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ promotion of attractions ✔ ✔ 15 Environmental education and ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ interpretation ✔ ✔ 16 New public spaces ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ FFG ✔ 17 Upgrading of operational wharves ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 18 Promote/enhance appropriate ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ River uses and support facilities ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ * Transport for London includes and 6.18 Part 6: Principles of Action Plan and Identification of Potential Projects

Education The Strategy seeks to promote the River as an The development of new approaches to educational resource and in so doing, to help consultation such as ‘Planning for Real’ and The River and its tributaries offer a rich educational children and adults to development an increased ‘Enquiry by Design’ which can involve the resource in many subject areas and a broad range understanding and enjoyment of the River. The public at an early stage in the preparation of of study activities currently take place. The Strategy will build on existing initiatives in the development proposals; objective should be not just to develop the River as study area. A number of initial opportunities have The preparation of a Health and Safety Code; an educational resource for schools but also to been highlighted to promote the River as an Training courses for developers, decision provide training for decision makers and developers. educational resource including: makers and planners; The study area is fortunate to have two Establishment of an Education Working Group The involvement of schools in River-related organisations which are already involved in to include bodies such as the Thames projects eg: the design of mosaics/ paving and promoting education about the Thames and are Explorer Trust, Thames 21, Hammersmith & signage for the River Walk; working with local schools on river-related projects- Fulham Urban Studies Centre, Museum of The Thames Explorer Trust and Hammersmith & London, Kew Bridge Steam Museum, the The preparation of teaching and resource Fulham Urban Studies Centre. Both organisations Wetlands Centre and local education packs; are located on the north side of the River. The authorities; Explore the establishment of a local discovery Thames Education Network links organisations Establishment of a web site to link schools centre to the south of the River (eg: based on interested in the Thames and education. The and the community and to disseminate details the model of the Pier House, Corney Reach. network views the river as a linear national park and of resources, materials and groups involved in The implementation of the Action Plan will be aims to work together to provide a coherent education projects; dependent on resource availability. educational service for anyone wanting to explore Encouragement of involvement of local the River. community organisations concerned with the River in projects with local schools; Support the establishment of a Children’s Parliament to encourage young people to contribute to future change; Further development of educational resources and programmes to overcome the current lack of co-ordinated information on the River, including the ‘River for Life’ project developed by the Thames Explorer Trust, ‘Living with the River’ with its emphasis on safety and nature conservation and the ‘Adopt a River’ programme developed by Thames 21;

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THE WAY FORWARD The promotion of these objectives will be dependent, however, on the identification of a The preparation of this Strategy is seen as the first common purpose and continued partnership step in working to provide a better long term future working between the public, private and voluntary for the River Thames between Kew and Chelsea. sectors and local communities to implement the The Strategy will continue to evolve over time as vision for this rich and varied stretch of the River. new challenges and opportunities arise and the structure of any future partnership arrangement is It is intended that preparation of the Thames established. The key objective is to build upon Strategy - Kew to Chelsea will provide the basis for existing initiatives and to promote a closer working taking this vision forward and for maximising the relationship between all sectors in enhancing the potential for sustainable and beneficial change in environment of the Thames and promoting the the future. increased use and enjoyment of the River. The Thames is one of London’s greatest asset and preparation of this Strategy has highlighted the importance placed on the River by all sectors of the community- whether statutory bodies, local authorities, developers, local community groups or school children. The future provides an unprecedented opportunity to rediscover the Thames- to improve the riverside environment, to promote a high quality of urban design in all new development, to re-establish vital connections between the River and the rest of the city and to bring the River and riverfront back to life through the active encouragement of its use and enjoyment.

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