Cost of transport hub surges by more than £70k

The transport hub is expected to cost £10m overall

The budget for Hereford’s planned transport hub has surged by more than £70,000 because of “numerous delays”.

The project at the city’s railway station has faced 28 weeks of hold-ups, partly as a result of late surveys and problems with site access.

This has led to a further £72,270 being added to Herefordshire Council’s bill with designer Weston Williamson and Partners.

A total of £3m has already been invested in the scheme, which was expected to cost £10m overall.

As well as offering public facilities and a waiting area, the development would add planting and seating to the public space in front of the railway station.

There would also be designated pedestrian lanes and cycle lanes as well as parking for bikes in a bid to encourage more active travel.

The cost of the project has surged by more than £70,000

Herefordshire Council said the scheme would significantly enhance the transfer between rail, bus, bicycle, taxis and other forms of travel.

A decision has yet to be made on the planning application for the proposed development. The council has set a target date of 12 January.

This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service which covers councils and other public service organisations.