The reopening of a children’s play area in Rickmansworth has been delayed following the discovery of Japanese Knotweed.
Ebury play area’s launch will now take place “later than hoped” due to an invasive species of plant.
Plans for the new play space in Rickmansworth. (Image: Three Rivers District Council) Three Rivers District Council published an update regarding the Rickmansworth Aquadrome Project via Facebook yesterday (May 23), thanking the community for their patience.
According to the Royal Horticultural Society, Japanese Knotweed can cause damage to hard surfaces such as paving, tarmac and asphalt by exploiting joints, cracks and weaknesses.
Despite its destructive capabilities, Knotweed is not dangerous to humans.
The play area forms part of the ongoing aquadrome development, and closed in January 2025 for improvements.
Also part of the project is a long-awaited £1 million pedestrian bridge, which has now opened for walkers and cyclists.
The new footbridge. (Image: Three Rivers District Council) The footbridge was installed over the weekend of Saturday, March 15, and Sunday, March 16.
Diversion signs in and around the Rickmansworth Aquadrome are also now being removed.
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