Ripon’s biggest car park looks set to undergo an £85,000 resurfacing.
Harrogate Borough Council has advertised a contract to carry out the work at Cathedral car park, on Victoria Grove.
The 193-bay car park sits in view of the cathedral and is used by drivers for long sand short stays.
The council said in its contract notice that the site has become worn and hazardous to members of the public.
It said:
“Over the years the current surface of the car park has become pot-holed, with large areas of loose tarmac resulting in trip hazards to members of the public, and claims for vehicle damage.”
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The contract is for a complete resurfacing of the car park, and to increase the number of parking spaces to 206, along with 10 disabled bays.
The council will also require the contractors to undertake trunking and ductwork in preparation for the installation of electric vehicle charging points.
A separate contract will be procured to install the charging points.
While it is unclear if any disruption will be caused by the works, the resurfacing contract is due to start on November 8 and last for three weeks.
Companies wishing to undertake the work have until October 20 to bid for the contract.
