00:00A major new Riverside Park in the City of London is still awaiting its formal handover,
00:06with questions raised about empty units, closed toilets and unfinished facilities.
00:11Basilgate Embankment opened to the public in January as part of the Thames Tideway Super Sewer
00:17project. The space beneath and beside Blackfriars Bridge includes seating and extensive planting
00:22and helps create a Riverside walking route towards the Tower of London.
00:26Local councillor Martha Grecos says maintenance arrangements should have been settled before the opening.
00:34Tideway says snagging and certification work is being completed, but there is no formally agreed handover date.
00:41The space is expected to transfer to Thames Water.
