Work has got underway on the partial demolition of the multi-storey car park at Avon Street in Bath, as part of the long-term Bath Quays regeneration project.
Avon Street multi-storey car park | Photo © B&NES Council
The upper levels of the popular car park are being removed after structural deterioration made the cost of remedial work “unrealistic”.
After demolition of the upper two storeys, the ground floor level of the car park will be refurbished with 88 parking spaces.
The adjacent footpath and part of the car park have been temporarily closed as a precaution and the construction site is surrounded by hoarding.
During demolition, there will be increased levels of noise and dust, but Bath & North East Somerset Council has agreed dampening requirements with the contractors and will be monitoring levels as the works proceed.
Councillor Manda Rigby, cabinet member for Transport, said: “This is another step in our flagship regeneration project to create a new and vibrant quarter in the heart of Bath.
“Once the upper levels of the car park are removed it will improve the appearance of the car park and it’s hoped there will be less anti-social behaviour around the site.”
During the work, 140 parking spaces will remain available at Avon Street and alternative short-stay parking is being provided in Green Park Road temporary car park on the former Riverside Coach Park.
Long-stay parking remains available in nearby Charlotte Street and Manvers Street car parks.
When the work is completed, Avon Street car park will re-open with a total of 291 parking spaces.
Work on the construction of a safer, two-storey underground car park will start in 2023 as part of the Bath Quays regeneration scheme. It will include up to 320 public parking spaces.
