London 2012-themed sculpture to be erected in Waltham Cross as reminder of Olympic canoe slalom events

By Paul Osborne

A London 2012-themed sculpture is set to be erected on a roundabout in Waltham Cross ©Broxbourne Council

A new London 2012-themed sculpture is set to be erected on a roundabout in Waltham Cross in a bid to commemorate the area's involvement in the Olympics.

Construction work for the "wave" sculpture is due to begin tomorrow and is part of a wider renovation of the Fishpools roundabout and surrounding area.

The main attraction of the roundabout will be the metal sculpture depicting a water wave which will act as a lasting reminder of the London 2012 canoe slalom events that took place at the nearby Lee Valley White Water Centre.

The wave is the creation of award-winning Hertfordshire artist Rick Kirby, who was commissioned to create something truly special that would stand the test of time.

The Fishpools roundabout in Waltham Cross is set to be renovated with a new London 2012-themed sculpture to be the main attraction ©Broxbourne Council

"The Olympic Games coming to Waltham Cross was monumental and it's important the local people are reminded of that special time in history," Kirby said of his inspiration for the sculpture.

"The wave is a reference to the iconic paintings of Katsushika Hokusai."