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Infinitely fitting name for new landmark

A new footbridge, described as Teesside’s latest landmark, has been named as Infinity Bridge. The structure at Stockton’s North Shore is part of a £15m redevelopment scheme for the area.

Its curved shape and reflection in the River Tees resembles the mathematical symbol for infinity, giving rise to its name. The name was chosen from a number of suggestions submitted by members of the public.

Joe Docherty, chief executive of Tees Valley Regeneration said: “Infinity Bridge is set to become another symbol of the North East’s transformation and a picture postcard image that represents the regeneration of the Tees Valley. Infinity says without boundaries; strength with no limits and I believe that’s true for North Shore, for Stockton, and for the whole of the Tees Valley.

“What is more, due to the design and mirror image on the water, you simply have to look at the footbridge spanning the River Tees to see the name there before you.” A panel of representatives from Tees Valley Regeneration, Stockton Borough Council, English Partnerships and One NorthEast selected the name.

Steve Gawthorpe, area director of English Partnerships the national regeneration agency said: “This bridge is another visible step in the transformation of the Tees Valley, linking the existing developments at Teesdale and the University to the North Shore site. “We are very proud that our funding has helped deliver such a beautiful and important piece of engineering to connect these current and future communities of the Tees Valley.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ruth Mitchell .