Wiltshire Council has appointed Milestone Infrastructure to deliver an improvement project in Salisbury City Centre.

The £9 million scheme will focus on the Fisherton Gateway area of the city centre. The works will include improvements to the road network and public spaces along South Western Road and Fisherton Street.

The project is the first of three schemes that will aim to regenerate the city centre. A contractor for the Salisbury Station Forecourt scheme will be announced later in the year.

Work will begin on the Fisherton Gateway scheme in late July 2023. It is estimated that works will complete by Autumn 2024.

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Commenting on the project, Cllr Caroline Thomas, Wiltshire Council's Cabinet Member for Transport, said: "It is a key priority for us to have vibrant, well-connected communities so it's great to have Milestone Infrastructure on board to deliver this important scheme for Salisbury.

"By improving this key route from the railway station into the city centre we aim to help the local economy, encourage the growth of business activity in a sustainable way and create a greater experience for residents and visitors as they are encouraged to visit the classically original independent and artisan shops which, Fisherton Street is renowned for."

Reflecting on their involvement, Lewis Cowley, Milestone Infrastructure's Regional Director, said: "Milestone Infrastructure is proud to be the contractor delivering the Fisherton Gateway improvement works.

"This is an opportunity to make Salisbury more efficient, sustainable and accessible to all users. As part of Milestone's Safer, Greener Highways business plan, we will use environmentally friendly methods where possible and align with Wiltshire's net-zero targets.

"We are also committed to delivering social value and supporting the local community."