Braintree District Council has secured £78,000 in Section 106 funding to implement the second phase of improvement works to Witham Town Park.
The planned works aim to improve the accessibility of the area around the park, educate visitors on Witham’s heritage, and provide a new point of interest in the town.
The improvements include the repositioning of the carved stone seats that were installed in the park during 2019, a new path and seating areas, bespoke artwork, shrub planting and tree planting. The path and stone seats will form part of a timeline depicting the history of Witham and will follow the existing trodden path around the perimeter of the park.
Councillor Gabrielle Spray, Cabinet Member for Planning and Infrastructure at Braintree District Council, said: “The phase two improvements will help enhance Witham Town Park which is already popular with local residents, and we hope that it will also encourage new visitors to the area. I am proud that since the completion of phase one in 2021, we are now able to continue with this project, and I am looking forward to seeing the end result.”
Toby Williams, Braintree District Councillor for Witham Central, said: “This exciting package will improve a space that is rightly cherished by the local community. Residents will welcome this significant upgrade to the park, which exemplifies Braintree District Council’s commitment to investing in Witham”
Sindhu Rajeev, Braintree District Councillor for Witham Central, said: “Witham Town Park is an incredibly special place, and this welcome upgrade will ensure that the park can be enjoyed by generations to come. These enhancements will make the park more attractive, accessible and green, and it’s great to see the works begin.”
The work is expected to take eight weeks to complete.
Residents can view the plan of the park design on the council’s website.