Richmond celebrates double success at ICE London Awards

Richmond upon Thames has scooped two prestigious honours at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) London 2026 Awards, recognising two major infrastructure projects.

The Thames Path at Kew won Best Project – Asset Resilience, while the Richmond Cycle Hub was named Best Project – Sustainability.

Councillor Alexander Ehmann, Deputy Leader of Richmond Council and Chair of the Transport and Air Quality Committee, said: “These two awards show Richmond is among the best at both fixing vital infrastructure quickly and building new facilities that make a real difference to people’s lives.

“We overcame extraordinarily challenging conditions to restore the much-loved Thames towpath, while also creating one of the country’s largest cycle hubs. They are very different projects requiring different skills, but both show what can be achieved through ambition, innovation and partnership.

“Most importantly, they are delivering real benefits for residents - making it easier and safer to walk and cycle and creating infrastructure that is built for the future."

The Thames Path between Richmond Lock and Kew Gardens – a popular route, used by thousands of Londoners each week – was closed following a structural collapse in October 2024.

The complex project stabilised 25 metres of riverbank and strengthened 150 metres of towpath, using specialist marine equipment and more than 900 tonnes of material to protect the route against future erosion and collapse.

Richmond Council worked closely with the Port of London Authority, Environment Agency, The Crown Estate, Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Course, Kew Gardens and London Borough of Hounslow to deliver the project.

The Richmond Cycle Hub, which opened in October 2025, was backed by a £664,000 investment from Richmond Council and was delivered in partnership with South Western Railway.

The state-of-the-art, multi-storey hub provides more than 650 secure cycle parking spaces, making it the third-largest facility of its kind in the country.

Producing around 24,500kWh of renewable energy each year, the hub supports greener travel and better cycling infrastructure, making it easier for residents and visitors to choose sustainable ways to get around while supporting a cleaner, healthier and more vibrant Richmond town centre.