Name unveiled for new pedestrian bridge

A name has been chosen for a new pedestrian bridge in a Hertfordshire town following a public survey.

Earlier this year Three Rivers District Council asked residents to share their opinions on five names proposed by the authority for the bridge leading to the Rickmansworth Aquadrome.

Each name for the crossing, which is linked to the Ebury play area, referenced the history of the area.

Leader of the council Stephen Giles-Medhurst said: "Our residents have spoken and so the town's amazing new bridge will be aptly named the Aquadrome Bridge."

The site was bought in 1913 by Harry Walker and his brothers with the intention of turning it into a public pleasure ground and boating lake.

The council is looking at options to include an information board that will give an insight into its history.

Mr Giles-Medhurst said that the Aquadrome has been a big part in many people's lives across the generations.

He added: "I would like to thank everyone who took part in the survey and I look forward to seeing residents and visitors use this key link to our beloved local nature reserve very soon."

The new bridge was funded by developer contributions.

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