CORKICKLE STATION CAR PARK

Thursday 30 Dec 2004

CORKICKLE STATION CAR PARK

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People living in Station Terrace in Corkickle have a brand new approach to their houses, thanks to a Network Rail station car park resurfacing scheme. The £35,000 project put an end to what looked like a patchwork quilt, with its loose stones, raised ironwork, potholes and mishmash of repairs. Now it has a new drainage system, new kerbstones, including low-profile access to the station for wheelchair users and passengers with luggage, and resurfaced footpaths as well as the smart new car park tarmac. A Network Rail spokesman said: “Just because Corkickle is a small station we will not allow it to be neglected. It is an important gateway to the Whitehaven area and we believe it’s important to create the right first impression about this area.”

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