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Belvedere Green Links Belvedere Green Links
Dean Jones BA(Hons), MA, MSC, MAPM, FCIOB
Regeneration Project Manager
Regeneration and Major projects
2010
ELGG Initiative
• The East London Green Grid initiative is
improving east London's provision of
open space by providing a range of
formal and informal recreational uses and
landscapes, promoting healthy living.
The Thames Gateway
• Bexley's location at the heart of the
Thames Gateway, Europe's largest
regeneration initiative, has been helping to
secure significant new investment in
housing, jobs, community infrastructure
and the environment. This is changing
people's lives and contributing to thriving,
cohesive and balanced communities.
Strategic Context
Belvedere's Infrastructure
• As part of this The London Borough of Bexley has been co-ordinating a large project to modernise and improve Belvedere's infrastructure.
• Belvedere is currently home to over 200 businesses, including Lidl, Office Depot, Ferndale Foods and James McNaughton Paper Company.
Belvedere Employment Area
and Erith Marshes
Some Negative Aspects
Some Positive Aspects
Great Breach
Horse Head Dyke
After
Before
Before
After
Belvedere Employment Area
• 229 hectares
• One of the largest manufacturing areas in
London
• Vacant and derelict sites
• 13 dead ends
• Disconnected from the station / river /
housing / the marshes
• Poor quality environment
Funding
• The funding provided by the London Development Agency (LDA) for the Belvedere Employment Area represents not only a major investment in the area. It also represents clear commitment by the Bexley Council to improving and investing in the area, retaining existing companies and attracting new businesses and investors.
• With this investment, Bexley hopes to create between 5,000 and 10,000 new jobs, and aims to provide local residents with the skills to access these jobs through a wide range of training schemes.
Partners and Benefits
• Bexley’s Belvedere and Environmental Team have been working with partners to engage with local business. This has ensured the programme of projects delivers positive benefits for the local economy such as:
– Improved access
– Improved security
– Improved lighting
– Improved image
– Improved signage
– Reduced flood risk
– Improved access to quality Green spaces
Project Overview for Belvedere
Ongoing Projects • LDA Belvedere Dyke restoration in Parklands
area
• Thames Waterfront enhancement (Corinthian Manorway)
• The Ridgeway
• Crossness Marshes Projects
• Links to Belvedere
• Links to Abbey Wood
• Eastern Way crossing
• Belvedere area Pedestrian & Cycle improvements and more.
Example Project: Belvedere Dyke
Restoration
Example Project: Corinthian
Manorway Artist Impression
Example Project: Corinthian
Manorway Artist Impression
Example Project: The Ridgeway
Example Project: The Ridgeway
London Borough of Bexley
Regeneration & Major Projects
This programme of works is being delivered in partnership with and support from: