Yeovil Refresh
SUMMER 24
CLIENT: Somerset Council
DESIGN PARTNERS:
LHC Design
IMPROVING
PUBLIC SPACES
Principal contractor for Yeovil town centre’s highly anticipated transformational refresh for public realm.
This public realm enhancement will change the areas where people move and congregate, making them more attractive to residents, visitors and businesses. There are a total of six areas of the town centre which will see changes including Westminster Street, The Borough, upper Middle Street (including Wine Street), Middle Street (East), Middle Street (West) and The Triangle.
Works are being completed in a phased approach to keep the town centre operational whilst construction work is delivered.
This project was awarded to South West Highways prior to the integration of Eurovia Contracting with Taylor Woodrow. We are now one team delivering the projects that change people’s lives.
Key Features
- Widening footpaths
- Improved street lighting
- New bench seating
- Relocating the bus stops
- Rain garden planting
- Focal water feature
- Flexible paving space to facilitate markets and other events
- New and improved natural stone paving
Creating a lasting legacy
Alix was the first T-Level Work Placement for the region, studying Design, Surveying & Planning for Construction. Unable to drive, Alix struggled to find a suitable local placement and so the team created a programme that gave her experience of all of the region’s departments and sites for a well-rounded experience. Alix was also offered a contract extension going far above college minimum requirements. Taylor Woodrow was recognised as T-Level Employer of the Year at the college’s awards.
Supporting local charities
Florence's Street Clean Mission started when a local girl became frustrated at the amount of litter found on her nearest beach. Florence was diagnosed with ADHD and autism and finds litter picking gives her responsibility which massively improves her self-esteem. The entire Yeovil site team helped Florence and her family litter pick Yeovil Town Centre and collected 12 full bags in just 90 minutes.
Helping the local community
The team has worked with local charity, The Gateway Community Centre on a number of projects. Initial efforts saw signage, cones and sandbags being supplied to support them in their volunteering efforts in becoming a COVID-19 vaccination clinic. Future plans include exploring ways to provide an outdoor space for the coffee shop which was entirely built by and is now run by volunteers.