New Lakeside area improvements
We’re excited to be starting further improvements to the Lakeside area of Ferry Meadows, as we prepare this area for the construction of the new Lakeside Activity Centre.
The essential infrastructure maintenance and improvements include work on the pumping station, sewerage and some much-needed refurbishment of the public toilet block. We will also be creating further accessible parking spaces in this area as part of this work. These works are being funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
These essential works are another step further towards the creation of the new Lakeside Activity Centre. We are still fundraising for this exciting project and are aiming to start construction later this year.
Cambridge and Peterborough’s Chair of the Business Board, Al Kingsley MBE, said, “Great to hear that UKSPF funding will improve the accessibility and surfacing of Ferry Meadows. It’s a fantastic part of Peterborough, and this support ensures that everyone in our community can enjoy this beautiful green space. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this possible.”
Andrew MacDermott, Director of Operations and Growth at Nene Park Trust says, “These improvements reflect the Trust’s commitment to enhancing facilities across our entire estate, ensuring high-quality, accessible spaces for everyone to enjoy. We’re excited to see these upgrades take shape and look forward to their completion, welcoming visitors to an even better Lakeside area in the near future. Our thanks go to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund for making this possible.”
These works are starting on Thursday 16 January, which means that the Lakeside area toilet block will be temporarily closed from this date. Visitors will need to use the toilet facilities at Lakeside Kitchen & Bar or the public toilet block at the Welcome Area near the Visitor Centre end of Ferry Meadows. We will reopen the Lakeside toilet block as soon as the refurbishment work is complete, which will be by the end of March at the latest. Please keep an eye on our website and social media for updates on how the work is progressing.
Over the next few months we will also be starting work on improving Lakeside road, widening it in some places, improving drainage and surfacing. Thank you for your patience. We promise it will all be worth the wait.
Click here to find out more about our plans for the new Lakeside Activity Centre
Note: The UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.
