Several sites in Woolwich are being given a new lease of life. Use the links on your left to find out more about each area.
Here is a quick round-up of the present state of and future plans for the regeneration of Woolwich.
What's happened so far
- The new Docklands Light Railway extension opened at Woolwich Arsenal in 2009.
- New shops have moved into Woolwich town centre.
- Up to 1,000 new homes have been developed at the Royal Arsenal.
- Residents are being consulted on proposals to re-develop 1,000 Council homes.
- We have formed a partnership to bring in further funding and coordinate the regeneration of the area.
The proposals
- Major private sector investment in Woolwich town centre, creating 46,450 square metres (11.5 acres) of new retail floor space, 1,500 new homes and over 1,000 new jobs in the next five years.
- A further 2,700 homes, shops and leisure areas at the Royal Arsenal.
- Improvements to existing open spaces.
- Crossrail stations to open at Woolwich and Abbey Wood.
- New and improved schools, Children's Centres, health and community facilities.
- Reduction in the severance caused by the A206 and A205 roads between the Royal Arsenal and the town centre.