Contractors working on Pontypridd’s regeneration have urged motorists to park considerately and legally to allow the works to continue safely.
On 14th February, the £10.5m regeneration programme kicked off in Mill Street, as the contractors began the construction programme that will transform the town.
In order to allow work to take place safely and effectively, Mill Street has been closed, meaning all traffic wishing to enter the area must do so via Church Street and the rear of Alfred’s.
This has, in turn, caused the need for the turning area adjacent to Mill Street to be kept permanently open and clear to allow vehicles to move around.
However, since the start of works, there have been a significant number of vehicles that have been parked in the turning area, causing problems and inconvenience for other drivers, parking obstruction and also danger to the public.
Costain, the construction partner of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council in the Pontypridd regeneration scheme, has been in discussion with local police and following agreement fencing and signage has been erected around the turning area in order to prevent indiscriminate parking.
Motorists are reminded that all “no waiting” signs must be adhered to and that they should park considerately and legally at all times.
Brian Greaves, Costain’s Community Relations Manager, said, “Our working conditions are very constrained and we are working closely with the businesses in Mill Street to limit the impact of our work.
“It is extremely important that we maintain delivery and emergency access and we would ask the public to support us by not parking in the turning area at Mill Street and to use the car parks that are strategically located in the town centre.”
The £10.5M Pontypridd Town Centre Regeneration project is taking place following the Council securing financial support from the Welsh Assembly Government through the European Regional Development Fund and Targeted Match Funding, alongside Council and private sector contributions.
For more information, visit the Love Ponty information site at http://www.pontypriddregeneration.co.uk/
