Works to improve waterside areas set to start

Work to transform a city's waterside area is set to begin in January.

Cornwall Council said the planned three months of works at Lemon Quay, in Truro, would result in a new event space, lighting and landscaped areas.

In addition, a new pontoon for day boats would be added to Town Quay after it had been dredged, the council said.

To pay for the work Truro Town Investment Plan secured £23.6m of Town Deal funding in 2021, the Truro Town Deal Board (TTDB) allocated up to £10.4m for the Harbour and Lemon Quay scheme and Cornwall Council contributed a further £1.28m.

Alan Stanhope, TTDB chair, said: "We are all living and working in a very different financial place to that of 2021 when the Truro Town Investment Plan was published."

Despite this he said TTDB "remains committed to delivering on local aspirations for the city".

Tim Dwelly, Cornwall Council cabinet portfolio holder for economy, said TTDB "had created a fantastic opportunity to make real changes to Truro that will benefit residents and visitors alike".

"I am grateful for the hard work of everyone and look forward to seeing these plans help breathe new life into the city," he added.

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