A £320,000 pedestrian gateway in Kendal town centre has been completed.
Led by the council, the improvement project on the upper section of Stramongate has created a gateway to Kendal’s main high street, improving the route for the local community.
A raised natural stone and flagstone footpath has been developed to improve accessibility, cycle racks have been introduced, and tree pits planted at the junction of Stramongate and Blackhall Road.
A grant of up to £150,000 was allocated to the project by Westmorland and Furness Council from the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).
This additional funding enabled the programme to expand on initial plans to improve the pedestrianised area and resurface the top of Stramongate and Kent Street, making it a more enjoyable journey for road users accessing the town.
The project was been guided by the aspirations and objectives in the Kendal Town Centre Strategy and aligned with Kendal Futures’ Kendal Vision, which initiated a call to embrace change, new ideas and innovation for the town’s future.
Mark Cropper, chair of Kendal Futures said: “It’s fantastic to see the Stramongate improvements successfully delivered by Westmorland and Furness Council.
“The council embraced partnership working and the principles set out in the Kendal Vision for this scheme. It shows the impressive level of quality which can be achieved through great design, the use of natural, stone materials and introducing greenery into our streets with trees and a planting bed.
“While a small area, the quality of the space now sets a design standard for future improvements in our public places and spaces in Kendal. We look forward to working with Westmorland and Furness Council and other partners on further schemes.”
