It will be quicker and easier to get to the Surrey Canal area than most other parts of Lewisham thanks to existing and proposed transport connections.

South Bermondsey is one stop away from London Bridge and the journey takes just
4 minutes. The Surrey Canal Road station on the second phase of the extension of the East London line sits within this regeneration area.

We aim to:

• Focus on sustainable transport and ensure that the site is well connected, easy to get to and a functional part of South East London’s public transport network
• Improve pedestrian and cycle access to the existing South Bermondsey station and the new Surrey Canal Road station
• Enhance existing routes, create new links and transform 11 railway arch entry points to the Surrey Canal area
• Introduce more entry and exit points to re-open the site and improve connections with surrounding walking and cycling networks

I grew up in South London where I started playing basketball but due to a lack of facilities I had to travel some distance to attend training sessions. I know this played a factor in that many people, including my friends, stopped attending regularly. Through my basketball clinics in South London, I have witnessed the immense talent the area has to offer. I fully support the development of such fantastic facilities to promote sport in South London; the area in which my career started.

Luol Deng, No. 9 Chicago Bulls