Project overview
The Royal Docks Rain Garden project is an integral part of a larger initiative led by Newham Council in collaboration with the Royal Docks Team – a joint effort from the Mayor of London and the Mayor of Newham. This ambitious undertaking is focused on revamping the road layout and street environment along the Royal Docks Corridor, which encompasses Silvertown Way and the section of North Woolwich Road leading up to Connaught Bridge. The first phase saw Meristem Design transform key areas along the Royal Docks Corridor with sustainable green infrastructure to combat urban flooding and enhance biodiversity.

Goal
To reduce surface flooding, support wildlife, enhance the area, improve air quality, and create a more pedestrian-friendly and biodiverse urban corridor in alignment with the Mayor of London’s Healthy Streets Strategy.

Scope
Phase one involved the planting and installation of rain gardens along the Royal Docks Corridor, including over 5,000 plants and eight six-metre trees across both sides of the road, spanning the area between Pontoon Dock and West Silvertown DLR stations.
Challenges
- Plant Selection: Ensuring the plant species could thrive in both shaded areas and open, exposed conditions.
- Aesthetic Impact: Delivering an immediate visual transformation while allowing plants time to establish.
Solutions
A range of strategies were implemented to ensure the success of Phase One:
Rain Garden Design
Diverse Planting
Strategic Tree Placement
Sense of Place
Impact
The first phase of the Royal Docks Rain Garden project has already delivered significant environmental and community benefits
Flood Mitigation
Biodiversity Boost
Improved Public Space
Health and Wellbeing

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