Gainsborough's riverside walkway plans given the go ahead

West Lindsey District Council’s Planning Committee approved the plans, which were submitted by Acis, to create a walkway to connect the existing paths to the north and south.

Mark Jones, director of property dervices at Acis said: “We are delighted to see that our plans for the Riverside Walk have been approved. This will enhance our ambitious plans for regeneration in the town.

"We are proud to call Gainsborough our home and it’s great to be able to link the town together with this extended walkway for all to use.”

The news has been welcomed by chairman of the prosperous communities committee Coun Owen Bierley who said: “Extending the Riverside walkway in Gainsborough will be a great benefit not only to the people that live in the town who will be able to enjoy the great views and maybe see the famous Aegir. It also provides a new focal point on the River Trent for visitors to the town.”

As part of the plans to extend the Riverside Walk works will also include safety improvements with street lighting and CCTV being installed on the route.

Work is expected to start on site in August and is expected to be complete by December.

It follows the £20 million investment into new homes in Gainsborough along the riverfront, which was announced by Acis in January this year.

Coun Trevor Young, ward councillor for the South West Ward in Gainsborough, said: “This new section of Riverside path will help to complete and enhance the current Riverside area.

"The opening of the new section will help to connect new developments in the town and to bring the local community together.

“ The Riverside Walk is already very well used and we hope that with the opening of this new section, we can encourage more people to enjoy a stroll or jog, while the provision of new CCTV will help to reassure residents that this area will be safe at night.”

This follows a £20 million investment into new homes along the riverfront.

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