Along with members of the local community in Southall, Deputy Mayor of London for Environment and Energy Mete Coban and Ealing Southall MP Deirdre Costigan have taken part in the launch of new wetland in Glade Lane Canalside Park.
Mr Coban said: “I’m delighted to see this inspiring project helping the local community to get outside, get active and connect with nature. This is one of ten projects supported by the Mayor’s Green and Resilient Spaces Fund and I want to congratulate all involved in making this project happen, as we continue building a fairer, greener, and more prosperous city for all Londoners.”
Ros Daniels, regional director for Canal & River Trust, said: “Spending time by the water makes people healthier and happier, and the Southall Grand Union Canal Wellbeing Way has brought the wellbeing benefits of being by water and connecting with nature right to people’s doorsteps.
“We’ve been delighted to work with our partners to be able to make a real difference to the wellbeing of the local community. The new towpath is providing better access for everybody so the canal can be enjoyed in all weathers and we can see the difference this has made by the numbers of people now using the towpath.
Ms Costigan added: “I was excited to be part of starting this project as Deputy Leader of Ealing Council and delighted to now see it complete as Member of Parliament for the area. The Canal & River Trust, Ealing Council, and Peabody have taken an ambitious target and smashed it, the impact of the Southall Grand Union Canal Wellbeing Way and the associated green and natural spaces will be of incredible importance for years to come.”
