Help relocate the Westferry Traffic Light Tree

News Story: December 2011

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Tower Hamlets residents are invited to help relocate one of the borough’s iconic structures.

The Westferry Traffic Light Tree is looking for a new site having been removed from its previous position on Heron Quay roundabout as part of a major improvement scheme for the junction.

The popular local landmark has stood on the Heron Quay roundabout since 1998. The lights are in safe storage whilst a suitable location is found.

Margaret Cooper, Head of Service, Transport and Highways at Tower Hamlets Council, said: “We know that the lights are held in great affection on the Isle of Dogs. The move was necessary to facilitate the road improvements in the area.

“The council is looking to relocate the lights to a new site and welcomes residents' suggestions for a new location.”

To suggest a new location for the Westferry lights, please email the council at roadsandhighways@towerhamlets.gov.uk, putting "Westferry Traffic Lights Tree relocation" in the title of the email.

Suggestions will be collected until Wednesday, January 11, 2012.