Yeovil's Active Travel Schemes: SWH (Taylor Woodrow) Ltd Appointed as Contractors
Somerset Council has appointed SWH (Taylor Woodrow) Ltd to execute Yeovil's Active Travel schemes, part of the broader Yeovil Refresh regeneration project aimed at improving the town’s transport network. The initiative focuses on enhancing accessibility throughout Yeovil Town Centre by road, bike, and foot.
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The project will concentrate on key central streets, delivering new infrastructure and enhancements to the active travel network in areas such as Hendford, South Western Terrace, Central Road, and Middle Street. These efforts aim to improve connectivity, making walking, cycling, and wheeling into the town center safer and more convenient. The scheme extends existing routes along the southern edge of the town center and is backed by external grants, representing a £1.2 million investment.
Cllr Richard Wilkins, lead member for Transport and Digital, stated, “This is an exciting next phase in the regeneration of Yeovil. By improving the road network, extending cycle and walkways, and introducing new wayfinding systems, our aim is to open up access to green spaces – ultimately creating a sustainable and fit-for-purpose 21st-century town.”
A significant aspect of the design is the prevention of loss or damage to trees, particularly ensuring the preservation of a London Plane tree located at the junction of Hendford Grove and Hendford.
Toby Lander, operations manager for South West Highways (SWH), expressed enthusiasm about the continued partnership with Somerset Council. He remarked, “We are pleased and grateful to be continuing our partnership with Somerset Council by working on this exciting next phase of Yeovil’s regeneration. After completing works on Westminster Street, High Street, and the Borough, and with our works on Middle Street and Wyndham Street nearing an end, we are looking forward to maintaining our relationship with Somerset Council on the Hendford project. As always, we would like to thank all local businesses and residents for their patience during these works.”
The Active Travel schemes in Yeovil represent a significant step forward in the town’s efforts to modernize and enhance its infrastructure, promising a more accessible, safer, and greener urban environment for all residents and visitors.
Somerset Council has appointed SWH (Taylor Woodrow) Ltd to execute Yeovil's Active Travel schemes, part of the broader Yeovil Refresh regeneration project aimed at improving the town’s transport network. The initiative focuses on enhancing accessibility throughout Yeovil Town Centre by road, bike, and foot.
The project will concentrate on key central streets, delivering new infrastructure and enhancements to the active travel network in areas such as Hendford, South Western Terrace, Central Road, and Middle Street. These efforts aim to improve connectivity, making walking, cycling, and wheeling into the town center safer and more convenient. The scheme extends existing routes along the southern edge of the town center and is backed by external grants, representing a £1.2 million investment.
Cllr Richard Wilkins, lead member for Transport and Digital, stated, “This is an exciting next phase in the regeneration of Yeovil. By improving the road network, extending cycle and walkways, and introducing new wayfinding systems, our aim is to open up access to green spaces – ultimately creating a sustainable and fit-for-purpose 21st-century town.”
A significant aspect of the design is the prevention of loss or damage to trees, particularly ensuring the preservation of a London Plane tree located at the junction of Hendford Grove and Hendford.
Toby Lander, operations manager for South West Highways (SWH), expressed enthusiasm about the continued partnership with Somerset Council. He remarked, “We are pleased and grateful to be continuing our partnership with Somerset Council by working on this exciting next phase of Yeovil’s regeneration. After completing works on Westminster Street, High Street, and the Borough, and with our works on Middle Street and Wyndham Street nearing an end, we are looking forward to maintaining our relationship with Somerset Council on the Hendford project. As always, we would like to thank all local businesses and residents for their patience during these works.”
The Active Travel schemes in Yeovil represent a significant step forward in the town’s efforts to modernize and enhance its infrastructure, promising a more accessible, safer, and greener urban environment for all residents and visitors.