Coach station reopens after lengthy renovations

A coach station has reopened after being closed for renovations for almost a year.

Salisbury Coach Park, on Mill Stream Approach, initially closed in early January for what had been expected to be four months, to allow repairs to drainage, lighting and other facilities to be carried out.

However, numerous setbacks including poor weather and a sewage leak pushed the completion date back.

Councillor Tamara Reay, Wiltshire Council cabinet member for transport said: "We are delighted the coach park works have been finished to such a high standard offering a great first impression for people visiting Salisbury."

She added: "It is important we provide high quality facilities for coaches and passengers eager to explore our historic medieval city."

The improvement works have also included the addition of a small park, a seated waiting area, a new footbridge and improved toilet facilities.

The work was completed by the Environment Agency, Wiltshire Council and Salisbury City Council as part of the River Park Project, which aims to minimise flood risk in the city

Ron Curtis, Environment Agency Wessex area flood risk manager, said: "Alongside the benefits it will bring to visitors to Salisbury, it will help reduce flood risk and improve the water quality within the River Avon.

"We look forward to now seeing the remaining elements of work completed in the other parts of the River Park scheme."

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