THE Grand Union Canal and a chain of nearby green spaces in Southall are to host a new Wellbeing Way, supported by funding from the Mayor of London.
The Canal & River Trust, Ealing Council, housing association Catalyst and the Sport England-funded Let’s Go Southall project, are working together to transform the canal towpaths and surrounding green spaces in the town.
Wellbeing Way is a green corridor that wraps around Southall, allowing people to step away from the urban streets and connect with nature.
Funding will be used to integrate the canal with nearby green spaces and to carry out improvements, including creating new habitats for wildlife and work to the towpath surface.
Ros Daniels, regional director for Canal & River Trust, said, “Spending time by the water makes people healthier and happier, and the Southall Grand Union Canal Wellbeing Way is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to the wellbeing of the community.”
The project will connect Spikes Bridge Park via Bulls Bridge to Glade Lane Canalside Park and the Hanwell Lock Flight.
It will also link Bankside, Southall Recreation Ground, Bixley Field and Havelock Canalside space on the way.
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