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Park revamp plan may re-route river
A RIVER could be diverted under plans for the future of a park.
Plans to develop the Whitehall Recreation Ground in Bromley Common are open to public consultation until June 6.
The plans include a proposal to re-route the River Ravensbourne, which runs around the park,
to create a wetland and two streams.
Ideas for the park came about after the Friends of Whitehall group asked members of the public what they would like to see there.
Friends chairman Jason Glen said: "I think people will support it as the ideas have come from people in the area in the first place.
"We have not plucked them from nowhere. I'm optimistic."
The proposals being put forward in the consultation include a footpath with an adjacent cycle path running through the park between Walpole Road and Bath Road - depending on available funding.
An orchard and picnic area would also be added, the park's football pitch relocated and shrubs and trees put in.
Depending on funding, a children's play area and an adults' fitness course would also be created.
The re-routing of the river would create the wet marshland area, along with streams and islands.
This is a long-term part of the plan, along with building a community building.
At present, the Ravensbourne flows past the park in a man-made basin and is liable to flood.
Mr Glen said: "In periods of real peak flow there's nowhere else to go but into properties.
"There have been a couple of big floods.
"The idea is to not only create a nice environment but to also double up as flood prevention."
Bromley Council will hold a public meeting to discuss the proposals at Raglan Primary School, Raglan Road, Bromley, between 8pm and 10pm tomorrow.
Residents will have a chance to view and discuss the proposals.
Whitehall Recreation Ground is one of two open spaces in the borough being looked at for development during 2008/09, along with
the parks and gardens in Bromley town centre.
11:17am Tuesday 13th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: cat, orpington on 4:24pm Wed 14 May 08
no-one uses the park now except the odd dog-walker who will pay for the upkeep? us tax-payers?
no-one uses the park now except the odd dog-walker who will pay for the upkeep? us tax-payers?
Posted by: Andy Barber, Sundridge on 5:35pm Wed 14 May 08
Sounds like a good idea to move the river. Look at what happened when the River Quaggy was moved in Chinbrook Meadows. It has much improved the area.
Sounds like a good idea to move the river. Look at what happened when the River Quaggy was moved in Chinbrook Meadows. It has much improved the area.
Posted by: Mandy, bromley on 6:13pm Wed 14 May 08
[quote][bold]cat[/bold] wrote:
no-one uses the park now except the odd dog-walker who will pay for the upkeep? us tax-payers?[/quote] You obviously do not even go near the park if you think no-one uses it!
Lots of people jog, cycle and walk their dogs (not at the same time)
I often go there with my children and the play area is always busy now it has been improved.
I think the most useful change would be a toilet block and a small cafe.
I hope the improvements are welcomed or it will probably be sold off for houses to be built on just like the blue circle site...........
cat wrote:
no-one uses the park now except the odd dog-walker who will pay for the upkeep? us tax-payers?
You obviously do not even go near the park if you think no-one uses it!
Lots of people jog, cycle and walk their dogs (not at the same time)
I often go there with my children and the play area is always busy now it has been improved.
I think the most useful change would be a toilet block and a small cafe.
I hope the improvements are welcomed or it will probably be sold off for houses to be built on just like the blue circle site...........
Posted by: Sara, Bromley on 10:43am Thu 15 May 08
This is an idea that should be more than welcomed by local residents. It enables the whole community to reclaim an area for different needs and access requirements. It's a fantastic investment and brings back to life an area for everyone.
This idea should be applauded not knocked.
This is an idea that should be more than welcomed by local residents. It enables the whole community to reclaim an area for different needs and access requirements. It's a fantastic investment and brings back to life an area for everyone.
This idea should be applauded not knocked.
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