A notice from Alpington with Yelverton Parish Council about the new work at Yelverton pond to establish a fully accessible seating area.
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Dear Parishioners,
We are delighted to announce that work on the new seating area and access at Yelverton Pond will commence on 22nd July and the project is expected to take approximately six weeks to complete. The design and scope of this project were shared with and consulted upon by parishioners last year. During the interim period, we successfully secured match-funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Funding (UKSPF) Pride in Place Community Grant. Additionally, with contributions from our own Community Benefit Fund (the solar farm money), we can proceed as planned.
Following a tender process with pre-qualified eligible contractors, we are pleased to announce that Russell Civil Engineering will be carrying out the construction. Due to limited space at the Pond, they will use their Alpington headquarters to store materials and provide welfare facilities. Although there are no plans to close Framingham Earl Road, temporary fencing will be installed at the roadside to ensure the safety of both the public and the workers. During this period, public access to the Pond will be restricted in certain places.
The new seating area is designed to be accessible by everyone, unlike the existing grass bank, which has posed access challenges for some visitors. It will feature a ramped access starting from the recently installed section of footpath. The ramp will include a handrail for safety and convenience, and there will also be separate steps for those who prefer to use them. Once completed, we look forward to this being another valuable community asset that can be enjoyed by all.
If you have any questions or comments regarding the work, please contact the Parish Clerk at clerk.alpington@gmail.com
Alpington and Yelverton 