Community

Volunteers at Stave Hill Ecological Park Canada Water

Connection and community are at the heart of Dockside Canada Water

From day one, we've been working closely with the local community to ensure that Dockside benefits everyone.

We have forged strong connections, and this work continues. At Dockside, you can be part of a fantastic community and contribute to it in a meaningful way.

The future of Albion Footbridge

Thank you to everyone who took part in our drop-in events or shared feedback online on the developed proposals for a replacement to Albion Footbridge.

We are delighted to update you that our plans have now been submitted to Southwark Council (Reference: 25/AP/2916).

By way of a reminder, we are proposing a wider new crossing that allows for an improved experience for pedestrians, as well as providing a unique place to take in the views of Canada Dock and supporting the vibrancy of the emerging town centre.

Planning & Consultations

You can view any of the planning documents on Southwark Council’s planning portal here.

The latest documentation around Albion Footbridge is under reference 25/AP/2916, and the key documents from this application include:

Southwark Council is now considering the application, and we expect that a decision will be taken on it in the coming months.

In the meantime, we continue to welcome any questions and comments you may have – which you can share by clicking the link below and emailing us.

Share any further comments with us

Community meeting at Dockside Canada Water

From the outset, it has been our ambition to learn all we can about the area, to understand local needs and aspirations, and to build lasting relationships with the community that has warmly welcomed us.

Tapping into local knowledge and networks has helped shape what we are building, and we have looked for opportunities to support everything from health & wellbeing to biodiversity, as well as creating employment opportunities for local people.

We’re linking these buildings into their local context and offering businesses an opportunity to really connect with the community and the place.

Luka Vukotic Art Invest

Meaningful engagement

The community at Canada Water is one of its best features. We have worked closely with local groups and we continue to do so. This is vitally important.

From the designs for the dock edge to the amenities at street level, to the meanwhile uses that will be popping up while we build - everything is being done with the input, involvement and cooperation of the local community.

Get in touch

Health & Wellbeing Fund

Our Health & Wellbeing Fund was set up in partnership with Decathlon UK in 2022 to support grassroots organisations in Canada Water and Rotherhithe.

Over a five year period, the fund will provide £200,000 to local initiatives and community groups in the local area with the goal of encouraging participation in sport and play for people of all ages.

Find out more about some of the local groups and clubs that have been supported by the Fund since its inception here.

Community investment work

Stave Hill Ecological Park

This local nature reserve helps nature to thrive in all kinds of ways.

Dockside Canada Water CGI night time across the dock

Community action

Take part in local community initiatives such as Canal Clean Up Days.

Support local schools

Get involved at local schools such as the Alfred Salter Primary School.

Help grassroots organisations

Support local groups delivering essential programmes in the community.