Project Updates
We are excited to be moving into the delivery Phase of Community Street. Thank you to everyone who has given input so far.
Our local communities and interested parties came up with a total of 29 project ideas across the estate. These were costed at more than double our available budget of just over £2 million. The scope of these projects has been adjusted so that we are able to include as many as possible and we will begin to deliver these in phases. Please check below for regular updates as we reveal the 13 projects to be carried out.
PROJECT COMPLETED
Project started in March 2023 and now completed.
Awaiting installation of recycled bollards made by New markings have decorated the freshly re-tarmacked Pear Tree Walk. There are directional markings indicating pitch numbers, bike parking points and new games along the walkway.
Picnic benches have also been installed outside some of the pitches.
See it feature in ITV Sports x Adidas advert for Women's World Cup
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Have a look at the new mosaic pieces which will be installed to replace the current coloured pattern walkway.
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Artwork created by local mosaic artist, Tomomi Yoshida
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Improvements to the lighting on the overhang of the arcade were installed in November 2023.
New Public Water Fountain
PROJECT COMPLETED
A facility that was requested through public consultation was the need of a water fountain for the general public, not just members of the sports centre that had access. This two point water fountain allows for drinking and bottle refills.
PROJECT COMPLETED
The design for flooring has been agreed along with a new ACCO drain and recycled materials for seating and a new stage.
This is due to start in mid-October and will take approximately 12 weeks to complete.
The final artwork was installed in January 2024.
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COMPLETED (pending operator)
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Refurbishment of the toilets has been completed.
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We are working on an operational model to be able to have these open throughout the week.
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Check back for an opening date
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COMPLETED
Two large planters have been delivered to Thorpe Close and are currently positioned on the end of Thorpe Close closest to Ladbroke Grove.
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3 new picnic style benches with concrete bases were installed on the week of the 18th of October outside the Bay20 Community Centre in Maxilla Gardens.
PROJECT COMPLETED
Local school children from Kensington Aldridge Academy have created stunning artwork featuring African and Caribbean flags that now adorn the hoardings of Acklam Village in the heart of Portobello Market highlighting different countries using their flags and positive words surrounding each flag, as part of Black History Month.
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IN PROGRESS
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Donut lighting will be installed around the Westway Sports Centre from 12 February.
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Urban Eye, who previously installed coloured lighting have been reconnecting these from the Latimer Road end of the estate.
PROJECT COMPLETED
The windows to the retail units within 281 Portobello Green Arcade that face onto Thorpe Close have been replaced with much larger and clear windows to allow visibility from street level to these businesses.
Works were completed in March 2023.
Market stalls now line one side of Thorpe Close on market days to allow the shops to be visible on the other.
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Finger posts now exist right up and down the Westway estate; designed to improve connectivity across the entire estate.
Additional 'fingers' will be added in the coming weeks.
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Previous Updates
Community Street Delivery Plans
4/11-5/12
Community Street Newsletter
4/11-5/12
Stage One Report
4/11-5/12
Lugadero Co-Design Report
4/11-5/12
Lugadero Co-Design Event at Sports Centre
4/11-5/12