IF you've been wondering they're beacons.
The beacons and the patterns cut into them are designed to give the area 'a distinctive character'. The perforations will be lit internally and the light will then dance with other lights that will shine through nearby fountains.
As part of the transformation of the River Irwell western bank here, Salford city council have installed a couple of stainless steel beacons.
One is 19m, one is 21m and both were designed by Mel Chantry.
The idea is to drag the eye of the passer-by over the parapet from Victoria Street and Manchester Cathedral to the landscaping here.
Then people might stroll down the brand new footbridge to the bit of Irwell River Park that sits on the site of an old bus station.
The beacons and the patterns cut into them are designed to give the area 'a distinctive character'. The perforations will be lit internally and the light will then dance with other lights that will shine through nearby fountains.
This part of the £75m Irwell River Park scheme is due for completion by end of August.
The river park project aims to link and beautify the river banks from MediaCityUK to Salford University and Peel Park. The works carried out by Salford around New Bailey Street and Albert Bridge shows the potential for this fine scheme.
Albert Bridge area - shows the potential for the Irwell River Park
Chantry's beacons
Chantry's beacons
Chantry's beacons
Chantry's beacons
