A new riverside walking path joining Wanstead and Ilford is to be constructed following a grant from the Greater London Authority to Redbridge.
In a statement announcing the plan, Redbridge said:
Redbridge Council has been awarded £3m as part of the Greater London Authority’s (GLA) Civic Partnership Programme to transform the walking route between Wanstead Park, Roding Valley, and Ilford town centre.
The project will deliver new green space and a stunning riverside path. As one of five boroughs selected for the award, the funding will be used to:
- Improve access from Ilford into Roding Valley by creating a new bridge crossing and pocket park.
- Create a riverside path to connect into existing footpaths into Roding Valley and open up access to green space, including rewilding opportunities.
- Progress plans for the cycle route running from Newham into Ilford, along with the Ilford Western Gyratory
- Shape transformation plans with the local community.
Cllr Kam Rai, Leader of Redbridge Council, said: “There’s so much to see and do across Redbridge, and by improving pedestrian routes, we’re connecting Wanstead, Woodford and Ilford, making sure people from all parts of the borough, can access all we have to offer.”