2013

ST3286 : West bank of the River Usk, Newport

taken 14 years ago, near to Newport/Casnewydd, Wales

West bank of the River Usk, Newport
West bank of the River Usk, Newport
Looking across Riverside Park with 21st century housing beyond.
In the distance in the centre is the tower of the Civic Centre.
Viewed from the City Bridge Link .
Riverside Park, Newport :: ST3287

An urban park has been created as part of the early 21st century redevelopment of the Old Town Dock area on the west bank of the River Usk between George Street Bridge and the City Bridge.

The aims in creating this 15 acre riverside park were to:
· Reconnect the City with the River Usk
· Open up previously unreachable areas of the riverbank
· Engage with the local community
· Protect and enhance the ecology of the River Usk
· Celebrate the industrial heritage of the area as a prosperous trading port
· Promote an understanding of sustainable living through materials used in the park

National Cycle Route 47 passes through the park which is also part of a footpath that connects the Wales Coast Path with the Usk Valley Walk.

Link before the park was constructed.


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Geographical Context: Rivers, Streams, Drainage City, Town centre Place: Newport River: Usk other tags: Riverside Park Housing Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Riverside Park [15] · Bank of the River Usk [14] · Centre [9] · West Bank of the River Usk [9] ·
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ST3286, 146 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Robin Drayton   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 5 March, 2013   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 12 March, 2013
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! ST 3245 8696 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:34.6463N 2:58.5717W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! ST 3257 8687
View Direction
Northwest (about 315 degrees)
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