Greening the Grey: Transforming Hercules Road
The South Bank and Waterloo Sustains Us programme is proud to support Lambeth Council’s transformative project on Hercules Road, a vital step towards creating a greener, more climate-resilient neighbourhood. Delivered by Lambeth Council, in partnership with South Bank and Waterloo Neighbours (SoWN) and the WeAreWaterloo Business Improvement District, this initiative reflects the collective ambition of the Sustains Us partnership, working toward a fairer and greener neighbourhood by 2030.
The project, which forms part of the Sustains Us programme’s broader Net Zero 2030 Strategy, will include five new green buildouts, planting over a dozen street trees, and replacing parking areas with green spaces, cycle parking, seating, and recreation areas. These changes will improve the environment, promote sustainable transport, and enhance residents’ and visitors’ experience.
Giles Goddard, Vicar of St John’s Church Waterloo added: “As Chair of the South Bank and Waterloo Sustains Us Steering Group and South Bank and Waterloo Neighbours, I am proud to support the Hercules Road project.
“The project will revitalise an underused part of Waterloo by creating new green space and seating and cycle parking. It will improve the area and provide residents with more opportunities for rest and recreation.
“The green infrastructure will also play a crucial role in absorbing rainfall and reducing surface water flooding. This project represents a big step forward for our shared vision for a fairer and greener South Bank and Waterloo.”
This project is co-funded through contributions from Sustains Us partners, including Lambeth Council, South Bank and Waterloo Neighbours, and WeAreWaterloo. Additional funding has been secured from the Mayor of London’s Air Quality Fund and the Cross River Partnership’s Healthy Streets Everyday II (HSE II) programme.
The Healthy Streets Everyday II initiative is a 3-year programme that addresses overdependence on private vehicles, aiming to enhance air quality, safety, and overall wellbeing across six London boroughs and six Business Improvement Districts (BIDs).
By transforming Hercules Road into a greener, more sustainable space, Sustains Us continues to champion projects that enhance climate resilience, promote active travel, and improve wellbeing for everyone in South Bank and Waterloo.
