Location History

• Barking Riverside is current being developed, from making new homes and facilities. The appellation 'Barking Riverside' refers to the location adjacent to the River Thames. Initially the name Barking Reach was selected for the area.

• However, the location, near Dagenham Docks, was home to Britain's largest powerhouse until Barking Riverside community development arose, which made Essex famous.The 440-acre brownfield site was previously the location of Barking Power Station, which had three coalfired stations and was inaugurated by King George V in May 1925. Barking Power Station was located on River Road. For around 20 years, the station made Barking one of the biggest steam-generating power stations in Europe.

• The regeneration project is creating a community with fresh infrastructure and housing. An overground station opened last month (July 18) and the Uber River Bus servicein April and is expected to provide over 10,000 residential homes by the 2030s.

• The housing expansion plans will mean Barking Riverside is predicted to have a population of approximately 26,000 residents going into the next decade.

• This makes Barking Riverside a great location for me to make a local Mosque.