The River (artwork)

Victoria Square, where The River artwork and water feature is located, was once one of the busiest interchanges in Birmingham.

[2] An international design competition was held for a central water feature in the square, which was won by Dhruva Mistry.

Construction commenced in 1992 and was completed in 1994, when the square was officially reopened by Diana, Princess of Wales.

Further work and renovations were carried out over the next few years, including the installation of a multi-coloured lighting system.

The surrounding lower pool is also paved with Wattscliff sandstone, on the floor of which is a bas-relief of six large salmon.

[7] A water leak from the fountain occurred in November 2008 and as a result it was only switched on for special occasions and maintenance.

As of 6 July 2015, the main pool was filled with soil and bedding plants and no longer functions as a fountain.