Following the construction of the new bus layby and amended footpath at the Malakoff open space, work is taking place to finalise the designs for the second phase of the scheme.  This will involve the provision of a new bus shelter, seating, paving and landscaping.

It had originally been planned to begin work on the second phase immediately after the completion of phase 1 but, unfortunately, this has not been possible. As a result work on the second phase will take place later this year.

As this second phase will require access via the new bus layby and across the new footway, the surfaces of both areas have been temporarily reinstated to make them usable for the public whilst the designs are being finalised.  This will prevent these areas having to be resurfaced twice.

Once the second phase has been completed, both the footway and the carriageway will be resurfaced.

Details of the second phase, including artists’ impressions of the changes to the Gardens, will be published on the Let’s Talk and Town Deal websites ahead of the start of construction.

The scheme is being funded by the St Ives Low Carbon Transport Strategy which aims to reduce the impact of vehicles on St Ives and introduce measures that encourage walking, cycling and the use of public transport.  It is being delivered by Cornwall Council in partnership with the St Ives Town Deal Board.