Car park and footpaths around popular stadium upgraded

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WORKS to improve car parks and footpaths near a football stadium have been carried out.

The upgrades form part of Pembrokeshire County Council's wider regeneration programme in Haverfordwest and were delivered under the Haverfordwest Footbridge and Western Quayside Phase 2 contract.

The improvements have created additional parking for Haverfordwest County AFC and the nearby Cleddau Reaches Walk, while also upgrading the connecting path to make the area more accessible.

Deputy leader of Pembrokeshire County Council, Paul Miller said: "These community benefits form part of Pembrokeshire County Council's wider regeneration programme, ensuring that major projects deliver not only new infrastructure but also lasting social, environmental and economic value for residents and visitors alike."

The work was carried out by principal contractor Walters in partnership with the Bridge Meadow Haverfordwest Trust, a charity managed by Haverfordwest Town Council.

Councillor Thomas Tudor said: "As county councillor for the Castle Ward, I welcome this community partnership approach with Walters and the Bridge Meadow Haverfordwest Trust, to resurface and extend part of the car park.

"This will be greatly appreciated by users of Haverfordwest County AFC clubhouse and visitors to the popular Cleddau Reaches walk, with the improvements to the connecting path."

He added: "Excellent news all round."

Other contributions from the scheme include the installation of new signage for the Cleddau Reaches walk, relocating a bin store from the library site to the Havergardd Community Garden, and sponsoring Haverfordwest High VC School's rugby tour to South Africa.

Thomas Morris, project manager for Walters, said: "We are really pleased to be able to support the local community with these improvements alongside our contributions to Haverfordwest High VC School's rugby tour to South Africa.

"As a proud local Welsh company, we understand the importance of giving back to the communities we work in.

"We are also really pleased to be able to say that the footbridge was designed, fabricated and built in Wales and hope that it's something the community will be proud of for years to come."

Councillor Roy Thomas, vice-chairman of the Bridge Meadow Haverfordwest Trust, said: "The laying of the new stone on the car park and pathway has been very welcome, benefitting not only patrons of Haverfordwest County AFC but also the many people who park here to enjoy the Bridge Meadow area as a whole."