River Restoration Project

QUERCUS - Ladywell Fields

River catchment: Ravensbourne - Ladywell Fields
Grid reference: TQ3726373799
Project length (m): 200
Start Date: 2006
End Date: 2008
Status: Completed (monitoring)

Site Background

The River Ravensbourne previously flowed along the perimeter of this featureless and underused park, hidden from view. The QUERCUS project has made the river the focus of the park through the creation of a secondary channel.

Motivations

Flood risk management, Habitat, Landscape

Objectives

To increase use and enjoyment of Ladywell Fields and the River Ravensbourne; to reduce crime and fear of crime in the project site; and to improve habitats for wildlife.

Main Funders

EU Life Environment, Lewisham Council £50k, Environment Agency £49k

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