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Learn about the outcome of the consultation for the Public Realm Scheme in Congleton. Review key statistics, materials, street furniture additions, and upcoming steps.
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Congleton Public Realm Update 27/4/17 Fay Price Project Co-Ordinator Cheshire East Council
Introduction • Outcome of the Consultation • Update on the Public Realm Scheme • Next Steps
Review of consultation • 6 weeks consultation • 26hrs of face to face contact • Over 1300 people saw the exhibition material in the street or at the Town Hall • Spoke with about 700 people • 292 Responses
Consultation Results • 78% support for the concept design • 43% prefer colour palette 1 & 38% palette 2 • 61% prefer style 1 & 23% style 2
Consultation Results (cont.) • Almost 62% want the Christmas tree to remain where it is • 197 comments • Top 10 themes
Pedestrian Crossing Assessment • Crossing movements assessed • Formalised crossing requires formalised markings • New scheme provides a wider footway, informal crossing, slower approach speeds and narrowed road width
Paving materials • Palette choice from Public Consultation Dk Grey Buff Red Silver
Paving materials(Ribbon detail in various locations) Swan Bank In front of curved bench Central area Market St
Paving materials(Road Surfacing at Market St / Moody St Junction)
Street Furniture(Seating) • 8 New benches • Re-using 6 memorial benches • 5 additional benches • Curved bench at Swan Bank
Street Furniture (Cycle Stand) Swan Bank Between Crema and Superdrug Nr RBS at Market St end
Street Furniture (Lighting) 3 Additional lights in Bridge St Uplighters in tree planters
Re-using existing • Town map Street Furniture (Way finding)
RBS Corner Flattening area Reclaimed Yorkstone Sunken electrical cabinet Railings Bench in front of wall
Next Steps • Detailed Design complete • Materials on order • Contractors are bidding • Anticipated start at end of June • Programme estimated to be no more than 5 months to complete