Canada Water's £4bn "new town" unveils timber boardwalk celebrating local heritage

British Land and AustralianSuper have launched a 170-meter timber boardwalk at Canada Water, east London, inspired by the area’s historical ties to the timber trade. Designed by architect Asif Khan, this landmark links the community with the natural environment, transforming the former Surrey Docks into a wildlife-friendly space. As the development's first phase of homes, workspaces, and retail prepares to open, the boardwalk aims to become a community centerpiece, with cafes and restaurants planned along its southern edge. The London Wildlife Trust and Townshend Landscape Architects are collaborating on this ecological project to enhance biodiversity and support nature's recovery in the area.

London Evening Standard