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Emsworth Strategic Project
The aim of the liveability project for Emsworth is to make
improvements to crossing the A259 and reducing the effects that the
road has on the community.
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Progress |
| Octber 2006 |
- Roundabout, subway, railings and ramp completed. See
photographs below
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| July 2006 |
- See below for progress on various
elements of the Emsworth Liveability Projects' progress
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Subway
Artwork has been installed in the subway
Original artwork for the subway
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Steps on path replaced with an anti slip ramp to facilitate
disabled access and three new lighting columns installed. |
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Brickwork repairs complete*
Mirrors installed*
All brickwork has been cleaned*
*The above three items have been funded by HCC
New handrails in place
New drainage channels installed
Railings
New railings have been erected around the subway and decorative
plaques have been fixed to the railings.
Footpath to Brook Meadow
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Initial section of path completed and wire netting has been
removed
Anti-slip on bridge and treatment of woodwork complete
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Improvements to crossing North Street
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| The crossing was widened to provide a safe refuge
in the centre of the road, with additional tactile paving to aid
partially sighted pedestrians. Drop kerbs were re-aligned to
provide a straight crossing point. |
Vehicle & pedestrian signage and lighting
- New pedestrian finger signs and vehicle signing to car parks
will be installed early in the new year.
- New decorative lighting on the A259 will be installed,
commencing in December 2006.
Budget
Current spend Actual/Commitments £190, 000, with the small
amount of additional work left, anticipated that the final spend
will be close to the allocated £200,000.
History
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The main features of the Liveability Project in Emsworth were
identified as:
- Improvements to the North Street Subway
- Link from the subway to the car park
- Improvements to crossing North Street
- Improvements on the A259
- Link to Brook Meadow
- Treatment of the wooden bridge/walkway
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