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GRIMSBY’S new Garth Lane footbridge was today formally opened.
The Mayor of North East Lincolnshire, Cllr David Hasthorpe, did the honours by cutting a ceremonial ribbon.
The new footbridge is part of the revamp of this part of town which also includes tiered seating down to the River Freshney, new paving, lighting and CCTV, plus landscaping.
Paddle-boarding and pedal boats will be part of the recreation opportunities to be made available.
Fish-themed benches have carved from the wood of an old weeping willow tree which was felled to make way for the redevelopment.
Enthused North East Lincolnshire Council cabinet member for economic growth Cllr Callum Procter: "This is a fantastic step forward for Grimsby in our aim to put pride back into the town centre.
"This whole area shows ambition and a vision to bid for and win significant grant funding to enable such change.
"I thank everyone involved in this massively significant project."
Agreed Cllr Stewart Swinburn, cabinet member for highways: "The transformation of the area is amazing, and will really start to connect the town centre with the Alexandra Dock area for pedestrians and cyclists alike.
"One of the key aims of the project is to help bring bits of our town together, and embrace the lovely waterfront we have."
The new space at Garth Lane is now open to the public.
The remaining elements of the scheme will be installed in the coming weeks.
The project has been managed by Engie, the council’s regeneration partner.
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The fish (and eel) benches were carved from the timber of a felled weeping willow tree
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