4 Maidstone Borough Council
High Street improvements – vision to be reality
Work has begun on Maidstone High Street’s Public Realm Project.
In January 2009 the council launched a design competition which attracted both national and international entrants. Now, just over two years later the vision is being realised.
Cllr Malcolm Greer, Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Transport said: “Work started on September 5 and by May next year we will have a new Town Square to be proud of. This space will used for musical and cultural events.
“There will be new pedestrian zones and new trees, together with new street furniture. I’m delighted to be getting this project off the ground and can’t wait to see the end product.”
The project will improve how the High Street looks, feels and works. The scheme, which is to last 34 weeks, will see less space given over to vehicles and a new public space created in front of the Town Hall.
The project is in two phases. This first phase will have improvements to the surfaces and layout of the street from Mill Street up to The Mall.
It will be business as usual for retailers throughout the work,
Artist impressions of what the work will look like. The work is due to be complete by May 2012.
which will stop for two weeks over Christmas.
Cllr Greer added: “We apologise in advance for any inconvenience these works may cause and will, of course, try to keep any disruption to a minimum. We have had meetings with retailers and have discussed their individual requirements for delivery and access and have ensured pedestrian access to their premises at all times.”
Phase 1 is costing £2.2 million, of which KCC is contributing £600,000. Phase 2, the lower High Street, will be completed subject to funding.
The project is expected to create 100 new jobs and bring more than £4 million of new spending to the town.
Maidstone councillor Malcolm Greer with council Leader Chris Garland, Charmane Waggett, Public Liaison Officer from Eurovia, The Mayor of Maidstone, Cllr Brian Mortimer and David Brazier from KCC to mark the start of the work.
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