You're always hearing how we're lucky to have so many different parks, woods, open spaces and vistas in the town, and the Greenways Project is going to link and open up even more areas.
Much of Hastings Greenway already exists to some extent - it's a big loop connecting key town centre areas including Alexandra Park, Summerfields and the new Station Plaza (where work is due to begin during the Summer). Some of the 'loop' or paths already exist, but new paths and cycleways will also be made. The aim is to create a new way for people to get around shops, offices, stations and schools, away from motorised traffic, while enjoying new views and green spaces.
In March this year, much needed improvement work started on Bethune Underpass, which is a key section of the Greenway. The facelift included improved security, better lighting, landscaping and new railings. There will be new paving which will also have lights installed in it. Later in the year, there will be artwork panels installed in the underpass as well as CCTV and more lighting.
Councillor Bob Hart, Cabinet Member responsible for Environment & Highways, said:
"The Hastings Greenway project is a great idea. It will give pedestrians and cyclists a new way to get around the town centre and open up new views and spaces for everyone to enjoy.
"We're currently developing plans to put a cycleway alongside the Lower Alexandra Park area and work should begin later this year. Other work that will be carried out this year will include putting two pieces of public art beside the Greenway at Brisco's Walk and desilting the lower and middle ponds in Summerfields Woods.
"With Hastings Trust and our other partners, we'll be working with local community groups to see if additional paths could be introduced to link Ore Valley, Warrior Square Station and the White Rock Gardens."
The Hastings Greenway project is a partnership between Hastings Borough Council, Hastings Trust, East Sussex County Council and Network Rail.
For more information you can pick up a leaflet about the Greenway Project from Hastings Information Centre, Queens Square or contact Project Planner, James Risbridger on 783323 or email jrisbridger@hastings.gov.uk
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