Lea River Park

Projected investment: £15m
Green space created/enhanced: 6.2 hectares
Developer status: LTGDC, LDA, Lea River Park Authority, TfL
Borough partner: LB Newham & LB Tower Hamlets

Central to improving the quality and environment of the Lower Lea Valley is a two mile linear park stretching along the banks of the River Lea from the Olympic Park to the Thames, connecting communities with bridges and links, creating a continuous stretch of park and open spaces and unlocking the development potential of currently under-used sites with stunning waterside settings.