It’s contentious for some, but works are underway to pedestrianise part of Shanklin in order to create a new ‘public square’.
Once work is complete, the area between High Street and Western Road will be closed to traffic and a new ‘public square’ created.
The scheme which the council tell us received ‘wide public support’ at the consultation held back in July comes at a cost of £80,000.
It’s hoped that the works will be finished by 11 December and the there are plans for the public square to host a variety of community events during the festive period.
Click on image below to see larger version. The Christmas tree will sit behind the lamp post.
Further works are planned to take place in Orchardleigh Road to create footways which will continue into January.
