Catterick Garrison town centre project on track to open next year

Councillor Kevin Foster visited the Catterick site to check on the progress of the £21m project, which will see a new civic square for events and festivals and a community hub created.

The Hipswell and Colburn councillor said he was encouraged by what he saw, with the first phase of the construction nearing completion.

“It’s fantastic to see that this scheme is on schedule to complete next year, so the community will soon benefit from these long-awaited new facilities.

“The new town centre will have office space for small enterprises and community groups, open green spaces with play and skate areas, and places to eat and drink.”

The councillor said the development had been shaped by consultation with local residents, with the aim of creating a focal point for the community.

“This is a development that has been designed to deliver what the community want, based on feedback from consultations.

“Local people wanted a central hub to make the area a better place to live, work and get around, while protecting and enhancing green spaces for everyone to enjoy. It’s a project I’m really proud to be involved with.”

The project includes a community and enterprise building offering space for small businesses, community groups and food retail alongside major landscaping and park upgrades.

Coronation Park will see improved play spaces, a skate park and sensory areas, while new routes and cycleways will better connect the centre.

The scheme is backed by £19m from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund and match-funding from the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and North Yorkshire Council.