Car park improvements planned

(Date of issue: Friday, 8 May 2009)

Plans to improve the layout of Talkin Tarn’s car park will soon get underway.

In addition to improving how the spaces are set out and therefore the safety of car park users, coach parking and provision for blue badge holders will also be included.

To reflect the country park’s local environment, natural materials will be used. Recycled sandstone will be inlayed into the gravel surface to help show how the spaces are set out. Grassed areas with a timber edging will also be incorporated within the overall layout to help de-lineate the parking areas.

The car park improvements are part of the City Council’s continued investment in the country park’s facilities and will continue to ensure that they meet the needs of visitors and residents.

Plans setting out the parking layout will go on display at the country park today (Friday, 8 May). Anyone wanting any additional information is invited to call into the site office, behind the tearoom or telephone 016977 3129.

Cllr Ray Bloxham, Portfolio holder for Environment and Infrastructure, said:

“Making the car park easier and safer to use are our priorities. We want visitors to have the best possible facilities and the improvement works will further enhance the country park. Natural materials will be used and a new layout, with improved access and signage, will make the area safer for drivers and pedestrians.”

Work is due to start next Monday (11 May) and is expected to be finished by the end of this month.