Better Queensway Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the purpose of Better Queensway?
The Better Queensway project aims to regenerate the Queensway area. This will involve two key elements: improving the safety of the Queensway road and roundabout and building new housing on and around the estate.
How will residents be informed during the project?
We are committed to ensuring residents have a voice throughout the project. There is a Queensway Matters forum which meets every two months for Queensway residents to attend and speak with council officers and the Deputy Leader. To register your interest in joining, please contact BetterQueensway@southend.gov.uk.
There will be a community liaison officer from Taylor Woodrow on site two days a week, who will be available to answer any questions relating to the project. To get in touch, please contact Cathryn.Wright@taylorwoodrow.com
How will the works be funded?
The majority of the infrastructure works will be funded by a a Housing Infrastructure Fund grant from Homes England.
What are the benefits?
Benefits of this scheme include improved safety and access for pedestrians and cyclists, removing unused elements of the road such as the stopped-up footbridge, and creating a new space which suits the needs of residents and visitors to Southend.
Why is the car park being closed?
The car park will be closed to provide a site compound for Taylor Woodrow. This will include materials and welfare units for the contractor.
What other parking options are available nearby?
There will be parking available at the Warrior Square, Tylers Avenue and York Road, Short Street, University Square and Victoria Centre car parks. There will be signage in the area and marshals on site in the first week of the closure to help direct traffic to available parking.
What about season ticket holders?
There are no season ticket holders for Essex Street car park, so no provision to move anyone is necessary.
How will this affect local businesses and visitors?
We will provide more details as the scheme progresses, but we do not anticipate any major disruption to the road network at this stage.
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