August 2019 saw the completion of the £1 million regeneration of the areas surrounding Gidea Park Station.
The work, which began in October 2017, has seen a complete overhaul of the look, feel and safety of the station, with new footpaths, road layouts and safer crossings, and a landscaped pedestrian plaza leading to the main entrance.
The new plaza boasts a well-lit, safe and stylish waiting area with new seating and street furniture providing commuters and the wider community with a more pleasant experience when using the station and surrounding space.
Working with Transport for London (TfL), Havering Council has redeveloped the Crossways junction with a “rain garden” (including a vibrant variety of flowers, shrubs and trees) which captures rainwater to reduce maintenance costs and to make it available for plants as sustainable groundwater rather than flowing through street drains.
Location
Did you know?
The Gidea Park locality took its name after a Yorkshireman (who became London Mayor in 1462) was granted a Royal Charter for the “Royal Liberty of Havering-atte-Bower”, which enabled him to build a country house that he named "Geddy Hall". The word "geddy" was so named after the lake and its livestock; ged (meaning pike) and ea (water).
The story so far
- June 2017 - Approval of public realm improvements at Gidea Park Station
- October 2017 - Gidea Park Station improvements started
- August 2019 – Announcement of completion of works
What’s happening next?
The Crossrail Complimentary Measures works for Gidea Park Station were completed in August 2019.