The decision follows a recent deal between City Hall, City of London Corporation, EDF and GE for the installation of energy-efficient lighting on the bridge. The scheme is designed to provide a permanent lighting legacy for the bridge as well as enabling it to play a starring role during the Olympics and Paralympics.
Details contained in planning documents submitted today show proposals for Tower Bridge to feature Olympic rings and Paralympic Agitos during the 45 days of the Games. The new flexible lighting system would able enable evening lighting displays during Games time, for example, the use of gold, silver and bronze lighting effects to mark sporting medal successes.
The project is now seeking to obtain the necessary planning consents and work could start by September.
Policy chairman of the City of London Stuart Fraser said: "Tower Bridge needs new lighting and this proposal - made possible through appropriate sponsorship recognition for Olympic partners EDF and GE during the Games - will help improve London’s global image – not just in 2012 – but for the next 25 years."
