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Havant Town Centre Strategic Project
St Faith's Square
Homewell Spring Waters
St Faith's Square
The works in the town centre near to St Faith's
Church were completed in Spring 2007.
New paving and surfacing to West Street have been used to
create a more pleasant public space in Havant town
centre's St Faiths Conservation Area. Using high quality
Yorkstone, granite and paviors the street has also benefited from a
"shared surface" at what is called "St Faith's Square" - where
Homewell and West Street meet the already pedestrianised part of
West Street. The pavement and carriageway have no kerb edge but are
delineated with a flush kerb, bollards and textured paving to aid
those with visual impairments. Parking is no longer allowed in the
Square but it is retained as a turning head. To keep the
Square and West Street completely car-free on market days, two new
market gates have been installed at the main North, East, South
West Street/s junction.
Below is a plan showing some of the main points of the
re-design in the Conservation Area.
Homewell Spring Waters
Spring Waters was designed by John Thomson and signifies the
waters that bubble up into the spring at Homewell and the parchment
that was made in the surrounding buildings recently refurbished and
renovated into retirement homes at Watermill Court
Orbital sculpture
Situated rear the corner of Elm Lane and Market Parade, this new
entrance invites people into the park, allowing pedestrians to sit
on new benches in the shade of the mature chestnut trees.
‘Orbital’ is a 4 metre high stainless steel sculpture, by artist
John Thomson, whose design reflects plant structures and water
patterns. It is the focal point in the circular seating area, with
concentric rings of granite and york stone setts, like ripples in
water. There is directional lighting running up the new pathway
from opposite the Meridian Centre to highlight the sculpture. The
same ripple paving is repeated at the western park entrance beneath
the railings.
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The 4 metre Orbital sculpture by John Thomson, was unveiled by
the mayor, Richard Brown on 23 September 2006. The Orbital creates
a focal point within the park. The shape was inspired from plants
and water shapes related to the history of Havant.
The sculpture is the central focus of the new seating area
proposed by the Havant and Bedhampton Community Board.
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The Orbital is lit at night to create a feature within
the park. The lights accentuate the organic shape.
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Springline railings and entrance
The Springline railings by Bruce Williams were also opened on
the same day as the Orbital, allowing members of the Community
Board their first visit through the new entrance on Park Road. The
artist's daughter helped the Mayor to cut the ribbon to open the
new entrance.
Situated on the corner of Elm Lane and Park Road, this
entrance opens up a new view into the park, allowing pedestrians
more direct access from the town centre. The inspiration for
‘Springline’ came from the streams and springs beneath Havant town
centre - the metal bars curve in and out like bubbles and the
entrance is gently lit to enhance its appearance at night.