Woodberry Wetlands

The brief for this project was to take forward the partnership's vision of a ‘Woodberry Wetlands' using the current East and West reservoirs of Stoke Newington which are currently not open to the public. The solution is a highly fundable project that will bring 21 hectares, in the middle of one of the densest areas of London, into public use and protect the special wildfowl habitats.

Overview

  • Project Name

    Woodberry Wetlands

  • Location

    Stoke Newington, London

  • Category

    Coastal, waterways and wetlands

  • Landscape Architect

    Allen Scott Ltd

  • Client

    Woodberry Wetlands Partnership (London Wildlife Trust, London Borough of Hackney, Thames Water, Manor House Development Trust, Berkeley Homes, Genesis Housing, Natural England).

  • Brief

    The project was to develop a comprehensive appraisal in consultation with the client partnership, to investigate the range of options for opening the reservoirs for public access, delivering landscape, educational and visitor facility improvements and improving biodiversity, particularly for breeding wildfowl. Outputs included a business case and costs for a recommended preferred option.

  • Awards

    LI Awards 2012 - Neighbourhood Planning - Highly Commended

Details

  • Project Team

    Landscape architect: Allen Scott Landscape Architects. | Visitor development and business planning: Acorn Tourism Development Consultants.

  • Local planning authority or government body

    London Borough of Hackney

  • Year Completed

    2012

  • Project Size

    21 ha

  • Allen Scott Ltd

    Registered Practice - (6 - 10 Employees)
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  • Approximate Map Location

    Location

    Stoke Newington, London

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