The first phase of improvement works at London’s Greenland Dock have been completed.
The £1.3 million project to modernise London’s oldest riverside wet dock has replaced deteriorating pontoons and added new supporting piles to strengthen the overall mooring structure.
The upgrades also include new water and power service points, improving the provision of essential utilities for residents.
The Dock is home to 65 residential boats which have been moved back into position as the first phase of works is completed.
£9.7 million boatyard improvement programme
The next and final phase of the upgrade will see a new, higher-capacity electricity substation to resolve power reliability issues at the site.
This is set to be completed by Spring 2026.
Greenland Dock is part of South Dock Marina with the whole site providing 200 berths.
The local council which operates the marina, will next turn its focus to South Dock Marina Boatyard, where a £9.7 million programme of essential safety and improvement works is planned.
These will include new welfare facilities, upgraded electrical systems, improved access and lighting, and better landscaping and security.
Boatyard works
Site preparation for the improvement works is expected to begin in early 2026.
The boatyard will be reorganised to create a safer environment with new purpose-built workshops and business units that comply with modern building standards.
The plans also include a new substation to increase capacity for the boatyard and at Greenland Dock.
Additionally, as part of the boatyard works, the council will replace the existing crane at the marina, which has nearly reached the end of its useable life after almost 40 years.
The new crane will be installed a few metres south of the current one and will require new foundations.
