Visitor centre is planned for town
Wednesday 18th August 2010, 11:00AM BST.
A new visitor centre could be built in Telford Town Park as part of the multi-million pound Southwater development.
Bosses at Telford & Wrekin Council want to put the single-storey building at the park in Hinkshay Road, Malinslee.
There are currently visitor facilities at Spout Farm House, which council bosses plan to demolish if the plans are approved.
Members of the council’s plans board are being recommended to grant permission for the development.
A report to the meeting says: “The existing centre is proposed for demolition to facilitate the new Southwater redevelopment scheme.
“The new building is part of a wider project within the town park for improvements to facilities and attractions.”
It said the building would comprise of toilets and baby changing facilities, an information desk, a cafe/refreshments area, staff room and office. A second phase is planned, providing an educational space and bike hire.
The report says: “The visitor centre is appropriately located with regards to the amenities within the park and within close proximity to the town centre. It can be accessed through a variety of modes of transport.”
The report adds: “The community function of the building are complementary to the aims and function of the green network in this location.”
Most Commented
- Clampdown on Shrewsbury chuggers
- Bishop's gay marriage views do nothing to support bible teachings
- Letter: Alcohol price plans annoy me
- Planners ordered to stay on Newport visit bus
- Letter: Angered by close encounter of the furred kind
- Letter: No sense in overseas job adverts
- The Bleak Old Shop of Stuff doesn't raise a smile
Shropshire Star on Twitter
Keep updated with the latest breaking news and content on our Twitter feed.
Lifestyle
Interactive Dining Out map
Hundreds of reviews by the Shropshire Star and Express & Star's teams to help you decide where to eat.
Entertainment
All the film reviews
Before you plan a trip to the pictures, get our critics' verdicts on all the latest movie releases.
OUR NEW APP
Get the new Shropshire Star app
Download the Shropshire Star’s new app to your iPad or iPhone to get one week of access to our digital newspapers absolutely FREE.
shropshirestar.com
Popular sections
Useful links
