Hammersmith’s King Street is set for a green makeover as work begins on rain gardens, funded in part by a £5 million Green Investment scheme, to tackle flooding and boost local ecology.
Hammersmith is undergoing a green transformation with the creation of a rain garden along King Street, designed to protect homes and businesses from flooding while enhancing the local environment.
Stretching from the corner of Beavor Lane to Standish Road, the initiative is partially funded by a £5 million Green Investment scheme, which supports environmentally beneficial projects.
A Natural Solution to Urban Flooding
Unlike concrete pavements, the rain garden will allow water to naturally absorb into the ground, reducing flood risk and creating habitats for local wildlife.
Cllr Wesley Harcourt, H&F Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Ecology, said:
“These natural drainage projects allow us to better cope with extreme weather and build resilience against climate change.”
Additional Features
The project includes: a new tree planted at the Beavor Lane corner; protective bollards for pedestrian safety; a new loading bay in Beavor Lane to support local businesses; the rain gardens will also provide an attractive barrier between shops and the road, offering potential for outdoor dining spaces.
Building on Success
This project follows other successful flood prevention efforts, such as the sensory garden at Starch Green, green upgrades at Eelbrook Common, and award-winning schemes at Bridget Joyce Square in White City and Seagrave Road in Fulham.
Community Involvement
Once construction is completed this month, volunteers from HCGA will help bring the garden to life with plants suited to rain garden conditions.
The Safer Cycle Pathway lane and the bus route along King Street will reopen once the initial work is finished. Further improvements to complete the promenade are scheduled for later this year.
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