Comments on: An Inspiring Community Campaign: The East London Waterworks Park https://livinglondonhistory.com/an-inspiring-community-campaign-the-east-london-waterworks-park/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=an-inspiring-community-campaign-the-east-london-waterworks-park A blog sharing London's curiosities, hidden gems and historical walks Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:30:27 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 By: Is East London Finally Getting a Free Nature Oasis for Swimmers? - First Time in London https://livinglondonhistory.com/an-inspiring-community-campaign-the-east-london-waterworks-park/#comment-2441 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:30:27 +0000 https://livinglondonhistory.com/?p=247957#comment-2441 […] Park plans have faced opposition from government officials who proposed using the site for a secure children’s home instead. While Sea Lanes has secured approval and has a defined timeline, the Waterworks Park […]

]]> By: Peter Ridley https://livinglondonhistory.com/an-inspiring-community-campaign-the-east-london-waterworks-park/#comment-2148 Thu, 29 May 2025 11:42:32 +0000 https://livinglondonhistory.com/?p=247957#comment-2148 An inspirational project , and I doubt whether Nimbyism has played a part re the children’s home decision given the information you provide here.
That is not to say I don’t care about the children, BTW!

]]> By: chesherj https://livinglondonhistory.com/an-inspiring-community-campaign-the-east-london-waterworks-park/#comment-2146 Thu, 29 May 2025 07:56:16 +0000 https://livinglondonhistory.com/?p=247957#comment-2146 In reply to Martin Le Jeune.

Hi Martin, they talk a bit about this on their FAQ’s page on their website: https://www.elwp.org.uk/FAQ.htm. I think the argument is that this site specifically has a unique opportunity to link up other green spaces, it is actually not that suitable to build new buildings on and is Metropolitan Open Land. This project could not be carried out somewhere else whereas a different project, like a home, could. They will also be providing lots of other benefits to children of the community through learning, recreation, a forest school etc.

]]> By: Martin Le Jeune https://livinglondonhistory.com/an-inspiring-community-campaign-the-east-london-waterworks-park/#comment-2145 Thu, 29 May 2025 05:52:23 +0000 https://livinglondonhistory.com/?p=247957#comment-2145 Buried in your piece is opposition to a secure children’s home on the site. I have a nasty suspicion that this is driven by NIMBYism. What a shame that campaigners can’t realise that these children need care and proper facilities. No reason why part of the site can’t be used for that as well as the nature park they envisage, surely?

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