River Ver footpath re-opened after major repairs
A popular footpath by the River Ver in St Albans has re-opened ahead of schedule after major repairs were completed.
Part of the trail, between Cottonmill Lane and Sopwell Mill open space, had become badly eroded and had collapsed into the river.
St Albans City and District Council launched a project last year to restore the path and gained funding from the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
A contractor was appointed to remove the existing wooden structure, steps and crumbling path.
In its place, a new path was built with a retaining wall constructed beside the river while some planting was also undertaken.
The £18,000 project was scheduled to take three weeks and finish in late May but has already been completed.
Councillor Helen Campbell, Lead for the Public Realm, paid a visit to the trail to inspect the new footpath.
She said:
This is a peaceful and scenic spot on the edge of the City Centre and it is no wonder that it is hugely popular among dog owners and walkers.
It also provides a convenient route for residents living nearby and the Cottonmill allotment holders.
I am delighted with the work that has been done to restore the path and pleased that it has now been re-opened.
I think this shows our commitment to providing our residents with excellent footpaths and walking routes that they can use for fresh air and exercise or just to get around the City.
Photos: Cllr Campbell at the repaired path.
Contact for the media: John McJannet, Principal Communications Officer, 01727-819533, john.mcjannet@stalbans.gov.uk.
