Major Transformation Underway at Kerrier Way in Camborne

Camborne’s Mayor Officially Launches Work on Green Space Project

Digging has commenced at Kerrier Way in Camborne, marking the start of a major transformation project. The town’s mayor, Councillor James Ball, was on hand with a shovel to officially launch the beginning of the work. This project is part of eleven Camborne Town Deal projects aimed at regenerating and improving the area.

Creating a Community Green Space

Kerrier Way, currently a post-industrial scrubland, is set to be transformed into a community green space. The redevelopment will feature a low, informal grass amphitheatre, a central seating area, and benches. Additionally, Cornish hedging, a large canopy of trees, and specially selected shrubs will be planted. Bespoke artwork will also be commissioned to reflect Camborne’s heritage.

Councillor James Ball expressed his pride in the project, thanking the community for their input during consultations. “We believe it will make a real difference to visitors’ perceptions of the town as they drive in, as well as being a lush and verdant space for locals to enjoy,” he said.

Camborne Town Deal Projects

Kerrier Way is one of three Camborne Town Deal projects led by Camborne Town Council. The other projects include redeveloping the Basset Centre and White House to create a new, multi-faceted community hub, and transforming Park Road Playing Fields into a play, sport, and leisure amenity now known as Park Gerry.

Vice-Chair of the Camborne Town Deal board, Councillor John Cosgrove, highlighted the significance of starting work on the site. “Getting spades in the ground is always an important milestone and it’s great to see our contractors, locally based KHC Groundworks and Civil Engineering, on site to start the transformation,” he said.

Project Completion and Community Involvement

The work on Kerrier Way is expected to be completed by spring 2025, with an anticipated finish around March next year. Camborne Town Council will soon be running a competition to find a new name for the area that aligns with its new role and character.

For more information, visit the Camborne Town Council website at www.camborne-tc.gov.uk and the Camborne Town Deal website at www.cambornetowndeal.com.