We have just heard the news that Turbo Island has been sold outside the planned auction this evening. It has been sold to an unknown buyer for £100,000 – exactly the same figure offered in a community bid several weeks ago.
We are disappointed we did not have the opportunity to bid at auction the funds we raised from the community. We want to thank everyone who donated, pledged funds and participated in the campaign to @save.turbo.island, and believe in the importance of community ownership.
The strength of feeling about the value of Turbo Island during this campaign has been striking. We hope to be able to work with the new owners of Turbo Island in making sure this iconic and important public square continues to be an invaluable community space in Stokes Croft.