image credit: Storm Photography | aerial view of restored wetlands and new public
access paths.
Designs for public access elements across Rainham marsh were developed through detailed studies
of individual paths and landscape features. These studies drew on analysis of the historic
landscape structures and current landscape character of the site. The project creates a new
public access path linking Rainham village directly to the Thames waterfront, wayfinding
signage, seating, interpretive elements and informal play areas.
Design judgements were guided throughout by a review of hydrological and ecological conditions
and close consultation with the RSPB, Natural England, and the Environment Agency. This informed
the final choice of path route, an integrated solution which takes advantage of opportunities
for habitat creation and water management across this part of Rainham marsh.
project type: landscape access, conservation |
client: London Borough of Havering | date: 2007-2011 |
value: £1,200,000 | status: complete
image credit: Storm Photography | southern section of the marsh | new public paths
integrated with extensive areas of wet grassland.
Visitor group on new boardwalk set within restored reedbeds.
Thames link path | portland stone bench laid on a bed of reclaimed concrete railway sleepers.
Culvert crossing point | gabions and estate fencing beside restored watercourses.
Outlook point close to Aveley bay | paved with reclaimed concrete railway sleepers, benches in oak
and weathering steel.
New concrete vehicle bridge used for cattle management.
Precast concrete footbridge on the Thames link path.
New 'soft' path close to the western entrance to the marshes.
Restored grazing marsh, with new ditch and stock fencing.
Portland stone yardmaker records firing position of former artillery ranges | typography
by Studio Frith.
New path signage | weathering steel with cutout lettering | typography by Studio Frith.
