A revitalised Slough town centre is coming soon!
Slough Borough Council’s Art at the Centre project will soon be a reality as construction work will begin on revitalising Slough High Street early in October.
The council has appointed construction firm, Accord Operations Limited, to start changing the face of the High Street and create a more inviting place for people to live, work, shop and visit.
The £6million Slough project will create an enhanced shopping area, a safer High Street and create better transport accessibility for all users of the town along with unique lighting, paving, seating and colourful artwork.
Residents have had their input along the way by having their say on potential designs and layouts, which led to the council appointing designers Allen Scott Ltd, consulting engineers Waterman’s Civils and a group of artists in 2005.
Public consultation results showed their designs were preferred by most residents who took part.
The council is keen to minimise any disruption and will phase the construction work to keep the High Street open for business at all times. It will also be limited over the Christmas period to ensure that trading is not affected.
Roger Kirkham, Art at the Centre project manager, said: “It is a fantastic feeling knowing we have reached this point and that work is about to begin. The scheme will completely transform the High Street with many new attractive features.
“This will give a great boost to the town centre and help people enjoy their visits.”
Cllr Dexter Smith, commissioner for Slough planning and transport, said: “This is such an exciting time for Slough. The High Street will be transformed into something very special and unlike any other place in the country.
“We have had some of the best artists working on the project and their ideas have been fantastic.
“I hope the residents and visitors of Slough will be very happy with the results.”
Slough Borough Council