Three Rivers District Council (TRDC) has offered residents the opportunity to name the new pedestrian bridge at Rickmansworth Aquadrome.
Residents and visitors have until Friday, March 28, to share their comments on a shortlist of names provided by TRDC.
Emma Sheridan, TRDC’s associate director for environment, said: “It is only fitting to have a name for the new bridge that best reflects the character and heritage of the Rickmansworth Aquadrome – and we want your input.
“New bridges don’t come very often, so please have your say today. I would also like to thank the Three Rivers Museum for their assistance on the information presented.”
The proposed names are:
- Ann Shaw Bridge
- Aquadrome Bridge
- Colne View Bridge
- Ebury Bridge
- Harry Walker Bridge
One of the proposed names pays tribute to Ann Shaw OBE, who served as Leader of TRDC for 30 years. She sadly passed away in 2017.
Harry Walker, another of the potential namesakes, was a local figure who set up a boatbuilding, timberyard and supply company in 1905. He installed a second-hand bridge to link Batchworth Lake to the public access over the River Colne. The new bridge is the fourth in that line.
The Ebury Bridge option pays tribute to the Barons of Ebury. These were local figures who contributed to Rickmansworth from the 19th century. They are also the namesake of the Ebury Way cycling, horse riding, and walking track.
Residents can access the consultation via the Have Your Say platform at www.shorturl.at/d37dv
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