Four Trowbridge town centre projects reach completion
Wiltshire Council's invested £16 million in the schemes
Four projects to improve pedestrian access, public safety and the visitor experience in Trowbridge, have reached completion.
The works have been funded through a £16 million Government grant, and carried out by Wiltshire Council
It's been a two year scheme - on Church Street, Union Street, Castle Street, Manvers Street, Fore Street and Wicker Hill.
The final job is to install new benches and planters over the next four to six weeks.
Cllr Nick Holder, Cabinet Member for Highways, said:
“We are delighted these key pedestrian schemes have been completed and look forward to the Spring when the additional planting will start to bloom.
“As well as the visible improvements on Manvers Street and Wicker Hill, we’ve addressed longstanding issues like drainage and surfacing, ensuring long-term resilience. Utility companies also capitalised on this opportunity to carry out essential repairs, reducing potential future disruptions.
“Well-connected communities are a priority in our Business Plan, and these completed schemes mark a significant step toward achieving that goal. Residents and visitors alike have provided positive feedback, especially mobility scooter users and pedestrians who have found a significant improvement in accessibility.
“We appreciate the works have caused some disruption to local businesses and would like to thank them for their patience and understanding during this time. Together with the other schemes supported by the Future High Streets Fund including the renovation of the Town Hall, improvements to the River Biss corridor and the successful vacant commercial unit grant, businesses will benefit from a vibrant more sustainable town centre."
More work to follow
“We had originally hoped to deliver five schemes using the funding from the Future High Streets Fund. However, due to inflation and the cost of supplies and resources there is insufficient money to deliver the final scheme. We have however secured Active Travel funding and redirected unallocated funds from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund so we will be able to start works on The Halve/Roundstone Street next month.”
The proposals for this scheme include improved access for pedestrians by reviewing footpath widths, reinforcing the pedestrian route along Roundstone Street and improving the link to Hilperton Road with formal crossing provision for pedestrians and cyclists.
This scheme will be split into three phases, starting at The Halve in February 2025 lasting approximately seven weeks.
Initial works will then take place on Roundstone Street from April until the end of July 2025 before the final works are planned from October 2025 to March 2026.