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The Evolving 'Horsham Experience' Goes On Show
25th January 2002
PLANS for extensive improvements to the facilities and services offered in Horsham and Southwater will be on show for everyone to see from Friday 1 February (2002) in an exhibition called 'Visions - Horsham 2002'.
The much talked about improvements are the final part of an ongoing development plan which aims to offer the unique and evolving 'Horsham experience' to those who live, work or visit the town and nearby areas.
For seven days from Friday 1 - 8 February (2002), an empty shop in Horsham's Swan Walk Shopping Centre will be converted into a public exhibition with all the different projects on display for developments and improvements to both Horsham town and Southwater. Staff will be at the exhibition to explain and discuss the various projects and to hear the public's views on those proposals still being consulted upon.
Visitors to the 'Visions - Horsham 2002' exhibition will be able to see plans, descriptions and artists’ impressions of various proposals. Some interactive aspects have been added including computer displays.
There are a large number of major projects on show, including 'The Pavilions…in the Park' swimming and leisure complex in Horsham Park, the refurbishment and extension of Horsham Arts Centre, the use of Horsham's Drill Hall, the Park and Ride scheme and other transport issues, the redevelopment of the centre of Southwater and parking proposals for Horsham.
The Chairman of Horsham District Council, Councillor Claire Vickers, said:
"I would like to invite everyone to visit the 'Visions - Horsham 2002' exhibition. It contains information about existing and planned developments for Horsham and Southwater.
"This exhibition is the latest in a series of consultations and Horsham District Council actively wants to hear what residents think of those new proposals being displayed.
"As with all the previous exhibitions, the Council will carefully consider all comments and representations that it receives."
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Notes to Editors
Attached is a brief resumé of the proposals to be displayed at the exhibition (further information and artwork of artists' impressions is available from Simon Godfrey at Horsham District Council. Tel: 01403 215182):
'Visions - Horsham 2002' Exhibition
1st- 8th February 2002
(Retail unit in Horsham's Swan Walk Shopping Centre, adjacent to Marks and Spencer)
A selection of the projects on display
'The Pavilions…in the Park' swimming & leisure complex:
- Progress of construction, samples of materials, new name/logo
- Involvement of local schools in tile design
Horsham Arts Centre:
- Details of refurbishment and phasing
- Details of alternative events during closure
- Model of scheme
TRANSPORT ISSUES:
Park and Ride Scheme:
- Operational details and site plan plus timings
On-street Parking Plan:
- Revised plans and operational details plus timings
Cycling Strategy:
- Several new facilities / routes coming on line soon
Downslink Redevelopment, Southwater:
Details of the planning application which has now been submitted
Likely timing of decision and construction
TA Centre (The Drill Hall):
- Details of proposed uses of site
- Facilities available for hire
Bennetts Field, Brighton Road:
- Ideas for landscaping improvements
HORSHAM PARK:
Medwin Walk:
- Subway extension through into Park
- Redevelopment of Park Surgery
- Details and timing of both
Access routes to Horsham Park:
- Revised footpath layouts, relocation of tennis courts, play areas
- Landscaping proposals for new Park entrance at Park Surgery
Housing scheme for young people:
- Proposals for a YMCA housing scheme in Horsham
- Possible location and details of a feasibility exercise
Sustainability:
- Outline of the Council's approach to sustainability
Horsham in Bloom:
- Summary of what Horsham in Bloom stands for and does
- Presentation video
Information Communications Technology Strategy:
- Outline of the Council's approach to e-government
- 2 PC's demonstrating the Council's web site (http://www.horsham.gov.uk/)
Recycling Issues:
- Details of Recycling trials in Horsham
- Interactive CD-ROM on recycling
Horsham Museum:
- Details of recent refurbishment / expansion
Opening Times of Exhibition
The former Etam Store, Swan Walk Shopping Centre, Horsham
Friday 1st February 2002 11.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday 2nd February 10.00am - 4.00pm
Monday 4th February 11.00am - 5.00pm
Tuesday 5th February 11.00am - 5.00pm
Wednesday 6th February 11.00am - 5.00pm
Thursday 7th February 11.00am - 8.00pm
Friday 8th February 11.00am - 5.00pm
CONTACT: Richard Morris, Communications Manager (Tel: 01403 215549)