In recent months, the future of the Luton Arches area has been picking up at great speed and is looking positive, with exciting plans revealed by Arches Local, as well as some works already taking place to improve the area. Also, guttering replacement works took place in early November, marking the first significant steps to regenerating the area. Ourselves and Arches Local have contacted Network Rail sharing local people's concerns regarding the deceased pigeons caught in the bird netting, and the poor environment including the litter, overgrown vegetation and fly-tipping. In late November, we once again got in touch with Network Rail relating to the damaged, crumbling brickwork at the Arches. Media Source: Geograph Our team pass the Luton Arches regularly and we have noticed the crumbling brickwork, with some bricks even missing, and in much need of repointing and repairing. Following our e-mail to Network Rail, they responded to us revealing exclusively that a 'renewal project' at the Luton Arches was planned at some point during 2017/18.
A Network Rail spokesperon said: "We have a renewal project planned for this location in 2017/18. The renewal works will include steelwork repair, strengthening, preventative painting and brickwork repair. The issues you raised will be dealt with as part of this renewal." We have also been informed that Arches Local will be revealing more exciting new sketches of what the area can look like in the future, and they met with a Network Rail representitive to discuss the current issues in early December. You can find out more about the regeneration project at the Luton Arches by having a look at our dedicated page for the area. Comments are closed.
|
Archive
August 2023
|