Proposed changes to the front of the Coop Store
The existing pavement layout outside of the New Coop is a mixture of the old pavement remaining from Hankins Garage and a temporary new surface of tarmacadam laid to allow access to the New Coop when it opened. An opportunity now exists to implement improvements to upgrade this external pavement and that of the adjacent shops. This will improve facilities for pedestrians, shoppers and enhance the vitality and viability of the retail centre of our town.
The design is intended to rationalise the Town Centre parking and simultaneously allow pedestrians more space.
Various options for parking have been discussed with Winchester City Council, The Alresford Society and The Coop and the layout shown on this plan is the only one that meets traffic safety standards.
In addition to these pavement/parking improvements it is also proposed to alter the line of the kerb at the junction of West Street and Jacklyns Lane. This will slow turning traffic, by creating a sharper corner.
The scheme indicated on the drawing is intended to form the first phase of the complete upgrading of West Street. The bus stop re-location has been incorporated at this time, as the existing bus stop outside Hetra does not meet current environmental and safety standards. The next phase of this work may be the improvement of the pavement, steps and landscaping outside of the Alders and old Coop.
We would like to hear your views on: the following improvements shown on the drawing including the four new parking bays as follows:
- The general layout
- Location of the disabled bay
- Position (and number) of cycle racks
- The reduction of the existing parking on the south side of West Street from 60 mins. to 30 mins.
- Provision of additional seating
- Further items that might be included.
Please complete a comment card and leave it in the box provided in the Coop, write, 'phone or e-mail
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