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BBC News
2 days ago
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- BBC News
Plans for bridge to connect two parts of Truro scrapped
A planning application for a bridge to connect two parts of Truro has been scrapped and could be replaced by a cheaper alternative. The Truro Town Deal Board axed the plans which would have seen the bridge - known as a lifting bridge - connect Truro's Boscawen Park with Newham. The proposed new design would be for a bridge which would have a pivot point on the western quay. The estimated amount for the original plans were between £6.25 and £6.86m, and the new amount would cost between £5.36m and £5.86m. 'Huge challenge' The new project has also been awarded about £812,000 in Cornwall Council match funding, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. A revised planning application for the updated bridge design is expected to be submitted in the autumn. Should planning permission be granted, construction could start in spring 2027, for completion by the end of 2027 or early Stanhope, chair of the Truro Town Deal Board, said: "The board has faced a huge challenge in the delivery of our plan against rising costs of construction and materials. "We therefore welcomed the opportunity earlier this year to revisit the design and mechanism of the bridge with the view of reducing costs."
Yahoo
02-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Truro's Lemon Quay project takes step forward
Plans for Lemon Quay in Truro have taken a step forward with the submission of the first planning application for the project. The scheme aims to make the area a more attractive place to shop, work and visit. The first stage of the plans submitted for approval include work to open up the entrance to the subway on Lemon Quay and improving the lighting. The project is one of a range of regeneration schemes in Truro supported by £23.6m of government funding via the Town Deals programme. Truro Town Deal Board, which is overseeing the project, said it would involve demolishing the existing concrete retaining walls on each side of the subway and replacing them with lower cut back walls. New steps are also planned to provide access to the riverside edge of Lemon Quay, offering an alternative route for subway users, it added. Alan Stanhope, chair of Truro Town Deal Board, said: "This is a major step in our Lemon Quay project to make it a more welcoming, vibrant and enjoyable space for everyone. "By improving accessibility, enhancing the subway and creating stronger connections with the river, this scheme will strengthen Truro's appeal as a place to live, work, and visit. Further applications for the remaining elements of the scheme, including plans for planting and landscaping in other areas of the quay, are being finalised. Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Images show how 'new' Truro could look by 2026 Cornwall Council
BBC News
02-03-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Cornwall's Lemon Quay project takes step forward
Plans for Lemon Quay in Truro have taken a step forward with the submission of the first planning application for the scheme aims to make the area a more attractive place to shop, work and first stage of the plans submitted for approval include work to open up the entrance to the subway on Lemon Quay and improving the project is one of a range of regeneration schemes in Truro supported by £23.6m of government funding via the Town Deals programme. Truro Town Deal Board, which is overseeing the project, said it would involve demolishing the existing concrete retaining walls on each side of the subway and replacing them with lower cut back steps are also planned to provide access to the riverside edge of Lemon Quay, offering an alternative route for subway users, it added. 'Vibrant and enjoyable' Alan Stanhope, chair of Truro Town Deal Board, said: "This is a major step in our Lemon Quay project to make it a more welcoming, vibrant and enjoyable space for everyone. "By improving accessibility, enhancing the subway and creating stronger connections with the river, this scheme will strengthen Truro's appeal as a place to live, work, and visit. Further applications for the remaining elements of the scheme, including plans for planting and landscaping in other areas of the quay, are being finalised.
