NEWS FEED
Construction of a bridge linking Crown Mead with Waitrose in Wimborne is due to start at the end of September.
The contract for the construction of the bridge has been awarded to Avon Construction Ltd, and installation is likely to be completed by mid-November 2016.
The bridge will cross the River Allen from Crown Mead outside W H Smith, to land on the grass area next to Waitrose. It will include steps down to the land on the Waitrose side as well as a ramp for disabled access and pushchairs.
Cllr Ray Bryan, Portfolio Holder for Performance at East Dorset District Council, said: “There have been some delays due to legal arrangements being put in place as well as restrictions as to when the work can be carried out, but it’s good to see it is going ahead now.”
Cllr Mike Dyer, Portfolio Holder for Economy at East Dorset District Council, added: “This bridge is sure to bring economic benefits to the town now that two parts of Wimborne are being linked. It has gained support from local businesses as well as the Wimborne BID and we look forward to increased prosperity in the town centre as a result.”
