August 17 2020

The Highland Council and Sustrans have unveiled indicative public realm improvements for the Highland town of Wick, centred on the High Street and Market Square.

Designed to improve the attractiveness and accessibility of both areas the plans seek to elevate local architecture and heritage through streetscape enhancements.

Cllr Nicola Sinclair commented: “‘The street design project has the potential to transform our High Street and make it a far more vibrant and welcoming area for locals and visitors.

"Taken together with the other initiatives under the town centre regeneration banner – such as the redesigned Riverside car park, demolition of two derelict buildings and plans for walking and cycling routes – we have the opportunity to give Wick a much-needed boost.”

A digital exhibition and forum for the plans will be available to view from 24 August through to 14 September.  A live webinar is also scheduled to take place on 9 September.

2 Comments

#1 Posted by CM on 17 Aug 2020 at 15:10 PM

So you are sat on a bench while a lorry drives at you to get into the loading bay? I support the principle but that's an important detail. Colour paving for the loading bays is a good idea though.

#2 Posted by Dirk Benedict on 18 Aug 2020 at 09:33 AM

Can we ban the phrase 'parklet' please? Genuinely gives me the boak.

Lets call it what it is - a parking space with a bit of turf and a bench on it. I'm sure they're lovely but please, let's stop being so bloody pretentious.

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