Pond restored to former glory thanks to £1million parks cash

A new wildlife pond at Rockliffe Gardens in Plumstead is now open for residents to enjoy.

The formerly derelict pond was restored as part of Greenwich council’s £1million investment into parks across the borough, and includes a new fountain, footbridge and more benches.

Councillor Adel Khaireh, cabinet member for equality, culture and communities, said: “By restoring Rockliffe Gardens pond to its former glory, we’ve created a resource for the local community to enjoy while maintaining the unique heritage of the gardens.

“I’d like to thank the Friends of Rockliffe Gardens for their support on this project.

“In 2020, the council pledged to invest £1million into improving the quality of parks across the borough, and I’m thrilled to say these works are almost complete.

“Parks and green spaces offer so many mental and physical benefits and we want to make them accessible to all members of our communities.”

As well as revamping the pond at Rockliffe Gardens, improvements have been made to the park’s walls, tarmac paths, railings and York stone steps.

Find out more about parks and open spaces across the borough at royalgreenwich.gov.uk/parks.

Pictured top: Cllr Adel Khaireh with his daughter (Picture: Brian Aldrich)