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Valley Gardens redevelopment project in Brighton receives official opening
Overview
The £12.8m Valley Gardens redevelopment project in Brighton has celebrated its official public opening following the completion of its third and final phase. The scheme features a revamped road layout replacing the old aquarium roundabout with a traffic light-controlled junction, along with new cycle lanes, improved pavements, trees, and street furniture.
Key points
- The £12.8m Valley Gardens project in Brighton has completed its third and final phase with an official public opening.
- The final phase was marked by the ceremonial switch-on of the Victoria Fountain in the Old Steine.
- The old aquarium roundabout leading to the seafront was replaced with a traffic light-controlled junction.
- Improvements include 500 metres of separated cycle lanes, accessible pavements, resurfaced roads, new trees, and better lighting.
- Council leader Bella Sankey and Cabinet member for Transport Trevor Muten praised the project for improving transport and public spaces.