SAM ROWLANDS, Member of the Welsh Parliament for North Wales, is calling on people to take part in a consultation on the Western Gateway.
The public are currently being consulted over improvements to the road network at the Western Gateway site in Wrexham.
Mr Rowlands said: “I am a great believer in local people being involved in major decisions in their community.
“These upgrades to the road network have the potential to improve traffic flows on the A483 and surrounding roads, and it is really important that local people have an opportunity to comment on the proposals.
“I would urge anyone who has a view to make sure you take part in the consultation either online or by attending a special roadshow where all the information about the project will be available.”
Wrexham County Borough Council in conjunction with Transport for Wales, the Welsh Government and Ambition North Wales are looking to identify transport improvements in the western area of Wrexham to improve local connectivity and create more jobs.
The land located between Moneypenny and the A483 is under WCBC ownership and forms part of the North Wales Growth Deal as ‘Western Gateway, Wrexham’. The North Wales Growth Deal is an agreement between the Welsh Government and the previous Conservative UK Government to provide more than £1 billion investment in North Wales over 15 years (to 2036), generating over 4,000 new jobs, and £2.4billion into the economy.
This includes an investment of £9 million at the Western Gateway site, which could contribute up to £120 million to the regional economy and develop 8,000sqm of land suitable for businesses. However, to facilitate a high-quality employment development at this site, transport improvements are required to improve access by all modes.
To achieve this, WCBC has commissioned WSP(External link) to undertake a WelTAG study to identify and develop measures in support of developing the Western Gateway site, whilst also improving local connectivity.
The online survey can be accessed via this link. The engagement period is now open and runs until March 21.
Members of the project team will be available in the reception at Clywedog Leisure and Activity Centre. Ruthin Road, Wrexham, on Wednesday March 5, from 4.45pm-8pm to provide more information.
Paper copies of the feedback forms in Welsh and English will be available at the drop-ins, or these can be picked up during the engagement period from deposit locations at Wrexham Library, Rhosddu Road, Wrexham.
