Have your say on London’s largest floating destination and community

Royal Docks Waterways has published a new vision for Royal Victoria Dock West and is inviting feedback from local residents, community groups and stakeholders.

The vision sets out plans to bring people, nature and water closer together - creating a more welcoming waterspace where Londoners can spend time outdoors, enjoy the dock, and reconnect with the water.

Three priority projects will shape the first phase of delivery:

• Floating Park
• Floating Wellness
• Floating Residential

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To support the engagement process, the team is hosting a mix of online and in-person events - including some taking place on the water - offering plenty of opportunities to get involved.

• Attend a drop in session
  Where: Britannia Village Hall (foyer)
  When: 25 and 26 February, 2 and 4 March
  Time: 3 – 6pm
  
  
• Join online
  Where: https://rvdwactivated.com/
  When: 3 March and 12 March
  Time: 12:00 & 6pm
  
  
• Drop-in for a conversation aboard the historic Thames Sailing Barge "Will"
  Where: moored in Royal Victoria Dock West
  When: 7 – 8 March
  When: 10am – 3pm
  

Thames Barge Will is a 100ft 1925 Thames sailing barge and one of the most significant surviving vessels of its kind, offering a rare, working insight into the river’s commercial and maritime heritage. Built in Great Yarmouth in 1925 by Fellows & Co and marking her centenary in 2025, Thames Barge Will, now part of the National Historic Ships fleet, continues to sail as the largest Thames sailing barge ever built and a living record of the river’s commercial and wartime history.

Following the public engagement events, there will be further workshops and engagement opportunities.

Royal Docks Waterways is also looking to have private meetings with local stakeholders and businesses. Interested organisations should email rvdw@royaldockswaterways.com to set up meetings.

Explore the vision and find out how to get involved: https://rvdwactivated.com/