Dewsbury Civic Space and Memorial Gardens improvement works underway
We are starting work on the second phase of improvements to the area around Dewsbury Town Hall, bringing a new beautiful and accessible public space one step closer for those who live and work in Dewsbury.
What work will take place?
Works to the Town Hall Apron will start in early April where the construction team will carry out resurfacing works. During this stage of work much of the paving will be replaced with stone and granite paving and more trees will be planted to make the space greener and more vibrant. The southern part of Town Hall Way will become pedestrianised, making this part of the town centre safer and more accessible for people on foot. To facilitate this work, the town hall will be closed on the 4 – 5 April when there will be no access for the public.
What are the plans for the area?
The first phase, focused on the roads and pathways around the town hall. Once all of the works are completed, the way traffic flows around the town hall will be changed, with through access no longer possible on Town Hall Way (behind the town hall). This follows the creation of 19 new pay and display parking spaces and new accessible and loading bay parking at the building’s northern entrance. The car park at Wakefield Old Road will remain open as usual, throughout the works and upon completion.
When will work be completed?
The final phase is due to commence this summer, this includes improvements to the steps up to Memorial Square and revamping the area around the memorial including even more trees and greenery being planted. A curved seating space will be created just outside the Walsh Building, offering a place for passers-by to sit and relax. Artistic paving will be installed on the site incorporating old railway tracks, which is a nod to the fact that this was the original site of Dewsbury Railway Station. Finally, the taxi rank on Longcauseway will be relocated to the eastern side, just in front of the bus stops. The project is due for completion in winter 2025.