Chichester park set for around five weeks of improvement works
Priory Park will be open as usual, but a small area will be cordoned off
A Chichester park will be getting a face lift in January, after improvement works had to be put on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Chichester District Council will be removing outdated buildings at Priory Park, including an old storage and maintenance area.
The aim is to update facilities and open up the area to help improve views and accessibility in the north-west corner of the park.
Councillor Tony Dignum, cabinet member for growth, place and regeneration at Chichester District Council, said:
"This work was due to take place earlier this year so we are pleased that it has been rescheduled.
"This will enable us to update and enhance the north-west corner of the park for the benefit of everyone who uses it.
"Over the past few years, we have been liaising closely with groups and organisations about ways in which we can improve the park's facilities.
"The aim was to see how we can make better use of the buildings and space.
"Work will start on Monday, 11 January, to remove an old depot building and to landscape the area.
"This will include a new footpath linking the sensory garden, by the north-west entrance, to the rest of the park.
"The work is expected to last around five weeks, subject to weather conditions."
Priory Park will be open as usual, but a small area of the park will need to be cordoned off while the work takes place.
Councillor Penny Plant, cabinet member for environment and Chichester contract services at the council, added:
"Priory Park is one of Chichester's hidden gems and we know that the planned improvements will add significantly to the enjoyment of those that visit.
"As a council, we maintain 94 different parks, gardens and green spaces across the district.
"All of these are free to visit and provide opportunities to improve health, enjoy nature, relax and unwind, and to play and have fun."