Further plans released for Barnstaple's Civic Centre site

IDEAS: David Wilson Partnership Limited's plans for Barnstaple's Civic Centre.

LAST week the Journal reported a Barnstaple architect had come forward with plans for Barnstaple's Civic Centre site.

They proposed to turn the site into 84 flats.

Since then a second architect has got in touch to share their ideas for what could be seen on the town centre site.

David Wilson Partnership Limited has drawn up plans showing a new adventure playground, marina and housing.

Pete Leaver is a landscape architect with the firm and said the Civic Centre site was one of the most prominent in Barnstaple.

"It's become even more visible since the new bridge opened; the car park and the back of the centre are seen by nearly every visitor to Barnstaple in a way that was never envisaged when they were built," he added.

"Our plans recognise how important the site is as a gateway to the town.

"The empty civic centre buildings would be demolished, making way for a new Monkey Island themed adventure playground and park."

Mr Leaver said North Walk could be flooded to allow boats to get into two marinas with water levels controlled by lock gates.

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Further plans released for Barnstaple's Civic Centre site