Riverside Nature Park - Opened at last!

I am delighted that the Riverside Nature Park was formally opened on Saturday. The refurbishment of this former landfill site is remarkable. The views from the park are stunning. This project has come to fruition thanks to the efforts of local people who have argued long and hard for this project to go forward. It was therefore very appropriate that the former chair of the West End Community Council Alan Young performed the official opening (picture shows Alan unveiling the sign at Riverside Nature Park). It was also great to see former community councillor Albert A'Hara present at the opening, Albert has campaigned long and hard to get this site open to the public.



This is a site that will be a great resource for the people of the West End, the rest of the city and beyond to visit. Over time the park will develop a number of habitats to encourage a wide variety of wildlife. I hope that local people will enjoy this park and will use it on a regular basis. I am pleased to have played a small part in supporting the local community in putting pressure on the City Council to take forward this project. Well done to all the members of the community who have made this project a reality and well done to all the workers who have worked so hard to make this project a reality. The smaller pictures show some of the excellent views that you get, even on a relatively dull day like Saturday.