A HISTORIC UK market town is set to undergo a £29 million revamp including a Victorian railway station upgrade and a public plaza.
Work to transform the area in the North Yorkshire town will get underway next month.
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The £29 million Selby Station Gateway project will see a raft of new upgrades to the area surrounding the town’s railway station.
North Yorkshire Council say the project is in an effort to “encourage people to use sustainable travel and boost economic growth”.
Set to be completed in 2028
Work will start in October on removing unused buildings around Selby railway station which includes the former railway social club and empty business centre units.
This will see the creation of additional parking as well as new and upgraded walking and cycling routes in the area.
The multi-million pound scheme also includes proposals to create a new Station Plaza that will link the railway station to Selby Park.
And the railway station building is due to undergo a refurbishment with improvements to its frontage.
The revamp is set to be completed in the autumn of 2028.
An ‘ambitious project’
North Yorkshire Council’s executive member for highways and transport, Cllr Malcolm Taylor, said: “The delivery of this ambitious project is the first phase of regeneration in the town and will see significant improvements to its infrastructure.
“It is aimed at creating a high quality, safe and welcoming environment surrounding Selby railway station, improving access and links for residents and visitors.
“By encouraging increased use of public transport and healthy travel options, we aim to improve air quality within the town and encourage new investment.
“We have planned these works to minimise disruption to the community, including rail and road users, as much as possible.”
National contractor, Galliford Try, which has extensive experience in civil engineering and highway projects, will carry out the works.
A total of £38 million from the Department of Transport’s Transforming Cities Fund programme has been allocated for projects covering Harrogate, Selby and Skipton.
UK town revamps
Elsewhere, a popular UK seaside town is set to undergo a major train station revamp as part of a huge “spruce up”.
Senior councillors have shared proposals to transform the area around Brighton Railway station in a bid to drive its visitor economy.
While a major UK city centre is set to be transformed into a village with 1,000 new homes and a public park in a new £40 million regeneration plan.
The new “City Village” will also include a retail and community space, if councillors approve the plans later this year.
A massive new £99 million town with 9,000 homes has also been unveiled in landmark plans.
The site of the new town is a former RAF base and will include new schools and sports facilities.
A multi-million pound revamp of a Victorian town hailed as “one of the best places to go” has also taken a huge leap forward.
In a re-branding and regeneration effort, the town – famed for its gold-plated pier and vast shingle beaches – has been embarking on a multi-million pound revamp in recent years.
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