To: Bristol City Council and Wessex Water.
Victoria Park Water Maze, needs WATER!
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We would like Bristol City Council and Wessex Water to restore the water to the Maze, apparently the council turned off the water to the maze in the early 1990's due to cost.
We would like Bristol City Council and Wessex Water to restore the water to the Maze, apparently the council turned off the water to the maze in the early 1990's due to cost.
Why is this important?
The Water Maze in Victoria Park, Bristol is a unique and historically significant feature.
- Design and Construction: The maze was designed by Peter Milner and constructed between 1983 and 1984 by the Avon County Community Environment Scheme and Bristol City Engineers. It was built to commemorate the end of sewage discharge into the River Avon
- Water Source: The maze is supplied by spring water flowing through an old pipe originating from Knowle Hill. This pipe is part of a historic water system that once carried clean water to St Mary Redcliffe Church in the 12th century
- Structure and Layout: The maze is circular, with a diameter of approximately 8.5 meters. It features a shallow brick channel through which water flows from the center outward. The path is about 15 cm wide, with a 21 cm gap between paths. The layout is unicursal, meaning it has a single, non-branching path with no dead ends
- Symbolism and Inspiration: The design is inspired by a roof boss in St Mary Redcliffe Church. It symbolizes Bristol’s historical and modern efforts to secure clean water, referencing both medieval and 20th-century infrastructure developments
- Location: The maze is situated on the northeast side of Victoria Park, near St Luke’s Road, between Bedminster and Totterdown.
Unfortunately it now runs dry, it has not had water flowing through it for some years now. We want to put pressure on Bristol City Council and Wessex Water to reinstate the water, which is a crucial part of the Water Maze in Victoria Park. If you are a resident of Windmill Hill or a visitor to the park, please add your name to the petition to make this happen.
How can you have a Water Maze with no water, it is a heritage feature and requires the respect that it deserves.
