Disgrifiad o'r contract
The Four Great Highways – public realm improvement project is within Project 2 of the Levelling Up Funding from UK Government and aims to promote and enhance the four great highways of Llangollen, by providing civil improvement works to enhance access and visibility to, and interpretation of the Llangollen Canal and World Heritage Site, the former Ruabon to Barmouth railway line, the River Dee and Thomas Telford’s historic London to Holyhead Road. The aim is to improve the residents’ and visitors’ experience and increase time people stay in the town.
Works will consist of the following main items: -
Area 1: Wharf
Existing slope resurfaced and enhanced with handrails / seating and improved drainage
New steps and handrails for primary route, minimum 2m wide for two-way movement
Enhanced biodiversity, amenity planting and seasonal interest
Improved surfacing
Existing slope resurfaced and enhanced with enhanced signage and wayfinding
Area 2: Connections between the Wharf, Railway and Lower Dee Mill Park
Improved signage and wayfinding to link the four great highways
Area 3: Lower Dee Mill Park
Significant ramp and steps access to park - accessible route from Mill Street to enable through route from town to Lower Dee Mill car park
Upgraded existing steps and handrails
Improved materials with finishes
Enhanced heritage features
Consideration of the removal of some ash trees to gain longer views to the bridge
Consideration of the removal of trees/undergrowth from retaining wall to the river, and bank between the river and Mill Street pavement to improve the views into the park clearance
Replacement wooden bridge in park and provide a defined route for water sports users between
Lower Dee Mill Park and the tiered access to the water
Aesthetic works to improve and promote the old sluice gate and turbine, and provide interpretation of the industrial heritage
Increased biodiversity
Area 4: Signage & Wayfinding
Car parks and Lower Dee Mill Park - interpretation boards for the four great highways and other places of interest and some directional signage.
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