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Jan 2022
Harrogate set for colourful fountains and WiFi-charging benches
Harrogate town centre is set to get water fountains and smart benches where people can charge their phones as part of the £10.9 million Station Gateway scheme.
North Yorkshire County Council is expected to approve the controversial gateway project next week.
Most of the focus has been on how the scheme will reduce traffic to single lane on a stretch of Station Parade and part pedestrianise James Street to encourage cycling and walking.
But documents sent to councillors ahead of next week's executive meeting also reveal proposed changes to the public realm close to the train station.
They include creating a dry plaza water jet feature surrounded by new trees and seating at Station Square, where the Victoria monument is located.
Read more:
- Confirmed: £11m Station Gateway to get green light next week
- Station Gateway petition rejected as council accused of ‘ploughing ahead’ with scheme
One of the documents says:
Other proposals include new lighting columns with built-in insect hotels for wildlife along with other green measures. The documents says:
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