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Albert Basin

Where the Royal Docks meet the Thames.

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What We Do at Albert Basin

Caring for the Edge of the Network

Albert Basin may sit at the furthest reach of the Royal Docks, but it’s no less vital to the network. Alongside the Impound Station, Craft Lock, slipway and Sir Steve Redgrave Bridge that keep the wider docks operational, it’s also home to the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the area.

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Engineering

Essential Infrastructure

The Albert Island Craft Lock, Impound Culvert and slipway form a quietly critical part of the Royal Docks network; managing water, supporting vessel access and keeping this corner of the docks operational day in, day out.

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The Next Chapter

Albert Island

At the far eastern edge of the basin, Albert Island represents one of the most significant development opportunities in the Royal Docks. As plans take shape, our role is to ensure the water and infrastructure are ready to support everything that comes with it.

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Highlights

  • Impound Station

    Built in 1912, the Impound Station pumps water from the Thames at Gallions Reach to maintain dock water levels across the Royal Docks network.

  • Albert Island Craft Lock

    The Albert Island Craft Lock provides a controlled passage for smaller vessels between the Royal Albert Basin and the River Thames, playing a key role in managing access to the dock network.

  • Impound Culvert

    The Impound Culvert is part of the network of subsurface infrastructure that supports the day-to-day management and maintenance of water levels across the Royal Docks.

  • Slipway

    The Albert Basin slipway provides waterside access for vessel launching and retrieval, supporting the maintenance and operational needs of the craft and vessels that use the Royal Docks.

  • Sir Steve Redgrave Bridge

    Carrying the A117 over Royal Albert Dock since 1999, the Sir Steve Redgrave Bridge takes its name from the five-time Olympic gold medallist.

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Key Figures

Opened in
1880
as the tidal basin connecting the Royal Albert Dock to the River Thames at Gallions Reach, it has served as the eastern gateway to the Royal Docks for over 140 years
Home to a
hectare site currently being transformed as part of the Albert Island regeneration, one of the most significant waterside development opportunities in east London
Just
miles from London Bridge, Albert Basin sits where the Royal Docks network meets the Thames at Gallions Reach
  • Opened in
    1880
    as the tidal basin connecting the Royal Albert Dock to the River Thames at Gallions Reach, it has served as the eastern gateway to the Royal Docks for over 140 years
  • Home to a
    hectare site currently being transformed as part of the Albert Island regeneration, one of the most significant waterside development opportunities in east London
  • Just
    miles from London Bridge, Albert Basin sits where the Royal Docks network meets the Thames at Gallions Reach

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FAQs

We will keep this section updated, as new information comes available and we will show clearly what information has been added after the website was launched.

What is Albert Basin?

Albert Basin is a roughly 20-hectare site at the eastern end of the Royal Docks, historically serving as the entrance basin linking Royal Albert Dock and King George V Dock to the River Thames. It’s near the Gallions Reach and King George V DLR stations.

Is Albert Basin being redeveloped?

Yes, plans announced in 2004 set out proposals for a permanent marina, new slipways, waterside access, and up to 8,000 sq m of marine-related workspace on the site, as part of the wider regeneration of the Royal Docks alongside Royal Albert Dock and Silvertown Quays.

How does Albert Basin fit into the wider Royal Docks area?

Albert Basin sits within the same regeneration corridor that includes London City Airport, the University of East London, and ExCeL London, and is one of several major projects contributing to the area’s transformation, expected to bring thousands of new homes and jobs to the Royal Docks overall.

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