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Newton Abbot

Bakers Park improvements works

The Bakers park project commenced in November 2019, and works to date include resurfacing and extending the existing car park, replacement of existing footpaths, new perimeter fencing, re-constructing the existing tennis courts and lining, new tennis court fencing and drainage.

A new Pavilion building is to be constructed and will include a new kiosk, two changing rooms, two referee changing rooms, two unisex toilets, an accessible toilet, plant room, and football store. In addition, we will also be installing a new lighting column for Devon Air ambulance on the playing fields by the car park. When the pavilion is completed the existing changing rooms, former public toilets, booking office will be demolished and these areas will be re-landscaped.

Further details provided on the planning application, reference 19/01180/FUL

Construction will commence on Monday 20 July 2020 and will be completed at the end of February 2021. Days and hours of work: Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm.

A noise assessment has been carried out and a notice will be displayed on site at all times. Dust will be controlled in accordance with HSE guidelines.

Deliveries and collections will be co-ordinated with safety in mind and with a banks man in attendance ensuring safe transit to and from the site work area. Access and egress to Bakers Park and Steppes Meadows residents will be kept clear at all times, subject to deliveries.

Bradley Lane 

There is a long term goal to transform the Bradley Lane Industrial Estate into an attractive area offering improved employment facilities, office space and some housing.

Long term plans will be developed over the coming years in consultation with businesses on the Estate and neighbours. Residents and users will all have an input on development proposals.

Newton Abbot

Town Centre Regeneration 

Newton Abbot is a bustling market town nestling amidst green hills between the moors and the coast. It is an important gateway and is the market town at the centre of an important hinterland. Rich in history and composed of elegant streets and spaces, Newton Abbot stands at the threshold of an important and exciting period of progressive change.

When this content has been updated

Last updated 8 June 2021