Ashford M20 footbridge named as the Eureka Skyway
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Ashford's iconic new £8 million M20 footbridge finally has a
name – the Eureka Skyway.
The name was chosen by a selection panel comprising
representatives from Kent County Council, the Kentish Express and
local councillors, following a competition in the Kentish Express
to find a name for the bridge, which links the Eureka Leisure Park
to the Warren Retail Park.
In all, 130 entries were submitted suggesting names with all
sorts of themes, including well-known former residents, names with
geographical or historical association... as well as a few
outlandish and sarcastic suggestions.
In the end,
the judges selected Eureka Skyway – one of no less than 76 names
put forward by sports journalist Neil Wolfson – feeling the name
was striking, modern and easily recognisable.
Kentish Express editor Robert Barman, who was one of the judges,
said: "The Skyway suggestion was immediately liked by all the
judges as it sums up the bridge's design and look. We would like to
thank everyone who made the effort to put forward name
suggestions."
Mr Wolfson said he was delighted to have his suggestion adopted
as the bridge's official name.
"I started off with three name ideas and it just snowballed
really," he said.
The official opening ceremony is due to take place at the end of
this month.
What do you think of the chosen name? Leave your
comments below or email the Kentish Express
team.
Thursday, November 17 2011
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