Cofferdam removal 

From Summer 2023, we have been removing the cofferdam, the temporary area of land that was built out into the river so that we could construct the structures needed for the new super sewer. As we remove the cofferdam, the shape of the new riverside public space and new river wall is becoming visible. Removal of the cofferdam will take around a year to complete.

• For the latest progress read our most recent update - October 2023
• For details on the overall process read our information sheet - May 2023

Thames Path diversion (November 2022 - August 2024)

Since November 2022 we have diverted the Thames Path so that we can undertake construction work in the south-east corner of the park. Read more in our information sheet here. 

Our standard working hours are:

• 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday
• 8am to 1pm Saturday 

There is a 1-hour mobilisation period before and after the standard working hours. For certain activities we are permitted to work until 10pm, Monday to Friday. There may also be times where we need to work outside of the standard working hours if our activities are affected by the tide times. This may be between 5am and 10pm.

Maintenance work also can take place between:

• 1pm to 5pm Saturday
• 10am to 4pm Sunday

Our last CLWG drop-in session was on 13 June 2023. If you are interested in attending the next meeting please email [email protected].

The presentation and notes from previous meetings are linked below.

• Tuesday 13 June 2023 - drop-in session presentation
• Monday 14 November 2022 - drop-in session presentation and notes
• Wednesday 22 June 2022 - Community Liaison Working Group presentation and notes
• Monday 6 December 2021 - Community Liaison Working Group presentation and notes
• Monday 5 July 2021 - Community Liaison Working Group presentation and minutes 

Previous minutes are available upon request, please contact the Tideway Helpdesk on 08000 30 80 80 or email [email protected]

• All static machinery and plant is screened or enclosed 
• Acoustic barriers installed on the temporary foreshore area
• The playground has been relocated and the sports pitches reconfigured which remain in use throughout construction
• Vehicle movements outside of standard hours are restricted
• Hoarding erected on the site boundaries
• Plant electrically powered where practicable

• Call our 24 hour Tideway Helpdesk 08000 30 80 80 or email [email protected]
• Read the latest updates on the noticeboards on our hoardings.
• Join our Community Liaison Working Group meetings, to attend the meetings or receive the minutes and presentations from past meetings, email [email protected]. 

You can also sign up to receive information updates and newsletters via [email protected].

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As part of the work to build the new super sewer in east London, King Edward Memorial Park will be extended by 8% - or 2600 square metres - with new areas allowing visitors to get closer to the River Thames.

The new foreshore area will include a sequence of riverside terraces descending towards the water, a new public square and areas of planting to encourage new habitats and increase biodiversity.

The new piece of land at King Edward Memorial Park sits atop of the massive below-ground structures that are being built to help stop sewage overflowing into the River Thames from the Victorian sewers. 

This area will include a trail of artworks by renowned artist Hew Locke. You can read more about the artworks here. 

Dorothea Smartt has also been commissioned to produce poetry to adorn our signature ventilation columns at many of our sites, read more here and Marina Willer of design studio Pentagram is also creating a unifying identity for a series of bronze plaques for 12 of Tideway’s sites across London including this site. Read more here.