As part of the DLR Yourailway
campaign, which seeks to enhance approaches to DLR stations, a number of
public realm improvements were identified for the Drew Road tunnel
entrance to London City Airport station. The entrance is an important
entry point for local residents both into the station and London City
Airport.
Planned improvements include:
- New fencing to the side of the tunnel
- Five new sheltered cycle stands
- Two new CCTV cameras
- Improved lighting both within the tunnel and at the entrance
- New planting around the tunnel
- New signage and information at the entry of the tunnel
A longer term aspiration is to have a public art installation by
artist Paul Morrison, who has produced a permanent artwork that will be
integrated within the tunnel. The artist has worked with Year 5 pupils
from Drew Primary School to help create ideas and images for the design
of the artwork. More information can be found here
The works are a
continuation of public realm improvements to the wider area undertaken
by the London Borough of Newham, which includes a new children’s play
area and a multi-use games area. The delivery of public realm
improvements at Drew Road entrance will specifically help improve the
quality of the environment in and around the station entrance.