WORK to stop plants and weeds from blocking one of the city’s beauty spots is underway.
Worcester City Council has put its staff and volunteers to work to clear the invasive Himalayan balsam weed that is stopping visitors enjoying the riverside views.
Residents can now spend their summer walking, cycling or boating by the went bank enjoying the sites of the Worcester Cathedral.
The council had already spent £5million revamping between Worcester Bridge and Diglis Bridge in 2011 with the assistance of Worcestershire County Council and UK charity, Sustrans.
This project installed new foot paths, extra seating and night-time lighting on the southern part of the riverside, as well as creating an expanded public square at South Quay which is now a popular spot for markets and entertainment.
A seven mile path loop is now also in place stretching from Sabrina Bridge in the north of the city to Diglis Bridge in south. Walkers and cyclists can now enjoy the view of Worcester Cathedral, the swan sanctuary and the landmarks the city has to offer.
Coun Andy Roberts, cabinet member for a clean, green and safe city, said: “There are few things more enjoyable than Worcester’s lovely riverside on a warm summer day and we want to make sure people can really enjoy the relaxing atmosphere it creates.
“We’re making sure nothing spoils that, so we’ve been getting the Himalayan balsam under control. Some people like this plant, but on the riverside it can quickly become overgrown, obscuring beautiful views and stopping other flowers from growing.”
