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Final design for Hunstanton’s Spinney unveiled
News release PR 2177
Issued 19 February 2013
Plans to re-design an area of Hunstanton, making it more
pedestrian friendly and improving navigation to the town centre
will go on display next week.
The final design will be available to view and comment upon on the
council’s website at www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/haveyoursay
from 25 February – 4 March. A drop-in event is also being held at
Hunstanton Community Centre, Avenue Road, on 1 March from 2-5pm
where people can view the plans and find out more about the
project.
Cllr Alistair Beales, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, said: “We’ve
been working with residents, businesses and stakeholders to develop
this plan. The aim has always been to make the most of this space
so that it is both attractive and functional. I think the proposal
achieves this. There will be room to hold small-scale events that
help to support the town centre by drawing visitors from the bus
station and encouraging them to explore the town centre beyond.
Giving pedestrians priority has enabled us to develop the potential
of the green space contained here, and will make it a more
attractive place for families to enjoy – something which people
have told us they feel is important.”
The plans include a new area of hard landscaping suitable for
multiple uses including pop-up stalls and entertainment, which will
help to support the town centre by providing a focal point for
visitors and increasing its visibility from the bus station. St
Edmund's Terrace, which runs adjacent to the site would become
access only, reducing the traffic and making the area more
pedestrian friendly. The majority of the green space will be
retained and managed planting, landscaping and street furniture
will help to provide a natural route through the area, improving
connection with the town centre, as well as making it a welcome
spot to take a rest beneath the shady canopy of the trees on a
sunny day.
The scheme will help to open up the junction into the high street,
giving it greater visibility. To this end on-street parking around
the junction at Westgate will be removed. Road surfacing will
be used to signal the demarcation. On-street parking will remain
on the southern end of Westgate for shoppers wishing to
make a brief visit to the town centre.
The final plan has been created by Wynne Williams Associates Ltd,
landscape architects. The initial brief was developed by the
borough council in conjunction with the Hunstanton Town Team and
Regeneration Project Team. The first plans were presented at a
public consultation in December. Comments garnered from the
consultation have been explored and where possible have informed
the final design.
It is hoped that work will begin on site in Autumn 2013.
Last updated: 22 February 2013
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