‘Hub’ proposal will dig Gravesend out of congestion hole

17 June 2009

Gravesham Borough Council has revealed its plans for a multimillion-pound ‘hub’ to bring together public transport in Gravesend.

The Gravesend Transport Quarter scheme could see the development of a bus interchange next to the railway station, increased car parking facilities, and a new two-way road.

The council is working on the plans with Kent Highway Services, Network Rail, Arriva, Fastrack and the Government’s Homes and Communities Agency (HCA).

Council leader, Mike Snelling, said: ‘At present, the town is divided from the station by an awkward one-way system. This scheme seeks to unite public transport with the rest of the town, as well as offering the opportunity for more usable public space in the centre.

‘It also links the Civic Centre directly to the pedestrian thoroughfare, and offers the prospect of new car parks with additional space and new town centre homes.

‘As the high-speed rail link comes to Gravesend, it is right to look forward to the important changes this will bring.’

The public consultation will run until 24 July, and the findings will be made public in September.

The HCA has confirmed a grant of £8M towards the scheme, and its implementation could begin by next spring.

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