More than £11 million of funding to help implement ambitious plans to transform Loftus High Street was secured from the Council, Tees Valley Combined Authority and the Future High Streets Fund.
The projects which are currently being developed are:
United Reformed Church
Works have started on the transformation of the former United Reformed Church.
The derelict building, which dates back to 1906, has stood empty for more than 20 years, but the building will soon accommodate artist studios, a gallery and workshop space.
Temperance Square
A single-storey building will be purpose built for training and working with relevant partners such as Jobcentre Plus and Beyond Housing.
Parking will be provided at the side at Newcomen Terrace where the building entrance is to be located, leaving the street facing (West Road) elevation surrounded by soft landscaping such as trees and a grassed area.
Duncan Place and Coronation Park
A new library and community hub has opened within a new extension of the existing Duncan Place building.
Work is currently underway on Coronation Park to create an improved and attractive park for both local residents and visitors to the town.
Highway improvements
Work is currently underway to improve Zetland Road (between the Job Centre and Stone Masons Bank area, and on both sides of the street).
Removal of overhead cables (Zetland & West Road) with a below ground solution, completed by Northern Powergrid has enabled these highway improvements.
Visitor car park
The former library building has been demolished, and new 30-space visitor car parking will be provided. The library can now be found in the refurbished Duncan Place building.
More information on completed projects can be found at: loftusmasterplan.co.uk