March 2024 Update
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Creating green, open spaces for the community to enjoy at Waverley is very important to us – and we’re excited to be making progress on Highwall Park.
This 20-acre park will run through the heart of Waverley and connect the Advanced Manufacturing Park and Olive Lane with Waverley Lakes.
It will be the main green space for the community, and will offer spaces for people to exercise, play sports and meet with friends and family. We will be planting new trees and creating grassland and wetland, as well as a nature trail.
Given the size of the park, Harworth will be creating it in three phases, with the intention that the final phase is complete and open for the community to enjoy by the end of 2025.
We are excited to announce that we are beginning consultation on the park – giving residents an opportunity to see the plans and share feedback.
We’re holding an event to give residents the chance to speak to the people involved in the planning and design of the park, and ask any questions you may have. Please see details below and we look forward to seeing you there.
Progress at Olive Lane
Construction work has commenced at Olive Lane after Harworth secured planning consent for this exciting new part of Waverley late last year. For the latest information and updates please follow this link Olive Lane
Harworth appoints a new travel plan coordinator
We are excited to announce the appointment of a new Travel Plan Coordinator
(TPC) for Waverley – Chris Taylor.
As the TPC, Chris will lead on the delivery of the travel plan for Waverley which aims to
increase active travel by residents, parents and pupils of the school, those working at the
Advanced Manufacturing Park, and visitors.
The TPC is working with a range of partners including the council, South Yorkshire Public Transport
Executive, South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, British Cycling, local bike store JE James
and local walking and cycling clubs. There will be a range of exciting events, discounts,
competitions and prizes to be won alongside information, training and advice. Anyone who
works, lives or visits Waverly is invited to join these initiatives.
By reducing car dependency and helping residents enjoy more choice in how they travel, especially for shorter, local trips, we aim to improve road safety across the site, enhance air quality, positively impact the mental health and physical wellbeing of those living and working at Waverley, and reduce travel costs.
Landscaping of the riverside footpath
We have commenced landscaping work on the riverside footpath located off Highfield Spring down to Waverley lake, and the open area adjacent to the community bike track.
The landscaping includes the planting of shrubs, trees and seeding to create a more visually pleasing walk, as well as improving the biodiversity of the area and providing habitats for local wildlife.
The works began on 4 March and are expected to take place over two weeks, weather permitting. All footpaths will remain open to the public during this time, although some areas might have restricted pedestrian access.
We have written to all residents with more details about the works and details of who to contact with any questions.