A patch of ground close to the city centre that has become famous in Bristol and beyond has been fenced off and dug up after years of being a notorious spot for street drinkers and free parties. The corner of Stokes Croft and Jamaica Street got the name Turbo Island back in the 1980s because of the street drinkers’ favourite brand of cider - but now the authorities hope a new future beckons as a rather more humdrum part of the street scene.
The land, which is owned by a London-based billboard advertising company called Wildstone, was behind fences with a team from local road maintenance firm Colas working hard to dig it up and pave it.
It is not known exactly what is planned for Turbo Island in the long term, but plans for a paved area with seating, bike racks, are being enacted now by Wildstone, who said they are keen to discuss further enhancements with the local authorities and community.
