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London Mayor, Boris Johnson has approved plans for the Thomas Heatherwick designed Garden Bridge in central London.
A stunning new public garden and pedestrian crossing, spanning the River Thames and linking the South Bank to Temple station gets approval from London Mayor, Boris Johnson.
The Garden Bridge, designed by Heatherwick Studio and inspired by actress and campaigner, Joanna Lumley, will provide a new route between North and South London and feature plants, trees, woodland and meandering walkways to be used and enjoyed by all. Led by the charity, Garden Bridge Trust, its ground breaking design will integrate a new kind of public space into the fabric of the city, adding to London’s rich and diverse horticultural heritage.
An artist’s impression showing the location of the Garden Bridge
Cross section of the Garden Bridge
The three contractors in the running for the construction are Bam Nuttall, Dragados and a Bouygues Travaux Publics/Cimolai joint venture. Construction may start in autumn 2015.
Source: The Garden Trust & Heatherwick Studio