Great news for Ventnor Esplanade as the IWC confirm that works to improve the pedestrian access will start from Monday.
Those who made it down to the public consultation held at the Winter Gardens in September will, we’re sure, agree that the works, totaling £100,000 should really tidy up the area and make it feel far more pedestrian friendly.
The council tell us that the project has received widespread local support and we’re not surprised. From what we saw of the plans, the improvements look great.
What’s on the cards?
Here’s the low down from the Council as to what we can expect.
The new footway will be constructed on the northern side of the Esplanade between the existing footway outside the properties ‘Sunrise’ and ‘Sunset’ and the bottom of Shore Hill, opposite the access road to the Eastern Esplanade Car Park.
While the work is carried out, sections of road will be closed to traffic and vehicular diversions put in place. Pedestrian access and access for deliveries to properties and businesses will remain throughout and car parks at either end of the works will remain open. To allow for adverse weather conditions delaying work, the road is scheduled to close between Monday 9 November and Friday 15 January 2010, although work is expected to be completed before Christmas.
Cllr Edward Giles, Isle of Wight Council Cabinet Member for Transport and the Environment said: “We have worked with Ventnor Town Council and local people to create a scheme to meet the needs of residents and businesses. Not only does it create a safer and more pedestrian-friendly area but also improves the public realm, making it even more attractive to residents and visitors to the town.”
This is great news for Ventnor Seafront and brilliant to see money being spent on improving the seafront.
Click on the images below to get a closer look at the planned improvements.
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