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Search the Public Notice PortalA multi-storey car park in Wiltshire will close for longer than originally planned for.
St Stephens Place car park in Trowbridge will be shut for five days next month for urgent safety repairs.
From Monday 11 August to Friday 15 August, it will be completely closed to carry out some concrete repairs.
Cllr Helen Belcher, Wiltshire Council’s cabinet member for Economic Development, Regeneration and Assets, said: “We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this closure, but this work is essential to keep the car park safe and usable in the immediate future.
“We were originally advised that the work would take two days. However, the extent of the work required means that it is now scheduled to last five days.
“We appreciate people's understanding and patience while this work is carried out.”
In their initial announcement of the works in early July, the council said levels 2A and 3A remain closed with the council saying this will still be the case following these works.
It is expected the council will carry out further repairs at a later date, but more details on this will be confirmed in due course.
The fate of the multi-storey has become a focal point since dozens of bays were fenced off earlier this year.
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Posting on social media at the end of June Trowbridge’s mayor, Cllr Stephen Cooper said that the council needed to share the plans, and that the car park must be brought up to date.
He said: “Love it or loath it, Trowbridge's multi-storey car park is a landmark in our town. Wiltshire Council (who own and administer the car park) need to share their vision for its future with us now.
“Personally, if we are to retain it, it must be brought up to date and its terms of use revised.
“Structurally it must be made safe and secure.
“Visually it cannot continue to be an eyesore in the heart of our town.
At the time, Cllr Belcher said: “Castle Place multi storey car park remains open, with more than 330 spaces available for people to use.
“Only a limited number of bays on levels 2a and 3a are closed. We have received a report from our structural engineers and are currently considering the matter.”
The car park will reopen on Saturday 16 August.
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