"From the outset our focus has been ensuring the benefits of Surf London extend directly to the local community. Our plans include creating this incredible free-to-access public park with opportunity to play, relax and explore. Ms Geary said local residents would have discounted rates on activities including the surf facilities and up to 200 job opportunities would be created annually."
"Conservative committee member Michael Rye asked why 150 extra parking spaces were a part of the proposals when a 975-space car park was situated to the west of the site. This car park currently serves an Odeon cinema, a wedding venue and Lee Valley Athletics Centre. Karen Page, the council's head of planning and building control, said relying on provision from a car park that falls outside of the red line for this site could be quite problematic."
Surf London at Pickett's Lock will build an artificial lake using part of Lee Valley Golf Course and the Camping and Caravan Park. The golf course will be reduced and the campsite redeveloped. Enfield Council approved the plans unanimously on September 16. Hazel Geary, chief executive of Crest Experiences, said the project brings over 50million into Enfield, will create a free-to-access public park, offer discounted activity rates for residents and is expected to provide up to 200 jobs annually. The developer committed to retaining golf provision on the northern site; proposals include 150 extra parking spaces amid council concerns about relying on a nearby 975-space car park.
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