Southwark park to receive cash injection
Burgess Park, in the London borough of Southwark, has been announced as the winner of a £2 million grant for an upgrade.
Mayor Boris Johnson selected the park on the advice of a panel of experts, following nominations from local boroughs.
"Londoners deserve a better quality of life and making a greener, more attractive city is a top priority," he remarked, adding that the "whopping" fund will allow "an ambitious revamp making it a destination for all Londoners to enjoy".
Meanwhile, ten other parks have been selected by a public vote to receive £400,000 each.
Over 110,000 people took part, choosing which spaces would receive a makeover from the shortlist of 47 after boroughs nominated close to 100.
Local government minister John Healey recently revealed that £2.6 million had been earmarked for Southwark, with the council set to decide how best to use the money in order to meet the challenges presented by the recession.
Published 5th March, 2009
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Burgess Park, in the London borough of Southwark, has been announced as the winner of a £2 million grant for an upgrade.