Carlisle Cathedral is set to shine even brighter following the installation of new lighting.
The new floodlighting scheme is being installed over the next few weeks.
Funded by the Government, the new Carlisle Town Deal scheme will feature energy efficient LED technology to highlight the cathedral and Fratry as a prominent landmark.
The current floodlights at Carlisle Cathedral have come to the end of their serviceable life.
Cumberland Council said it had taken the opportunity to significantly upgrade the system, which will also allow for creative and dynamic lighting with changing colours and scenes.
The project is designed to attract more people to use the city centre.
Edith McColgan, chief operating officer of Carlisle Cathedral, said: “We are delighted that work on the floodlighting project is beginning at Carlisle Cathedral and greatly look forward to this improvement in the cathedral precinct.
“Our thanks go to Cumberland Council for investing in this exciting development, which enables us to upgrade our existing external lighting to a more modern and energy efficient LED lighting system. We look forward to illuminating our historic city centre landmark once the work is complete.”
A professional archaeologist will be present on site throughout the groundwork.
The Town Deal project Lighting Up Carlisle builds on the success of other feature lighting schemes including the Citadel, Station, Court Square and Crown and Mitre Hotel. New floodlighting schemes will also be installed at other landmark locations in the city.
Carlisle’s Town Deal Board is made up of representatives from public and private sector organisations in the city, was formed in January 2020 to steer Carlisle’s vision and objectives for the Town Deal.
Carlisle projects are set to benefit from £19.7 million funding after final business plans were signed off by Government.
They form part of the city’s Town Deal Investment Plan.
Other schemes benefitting from Town Deal funding include the ongoing Carlisle Southern Gateway improvements on English Street and Tullie’s improvement works.
