WORK to improve drainage and resurface a track leading to Salisbury allotments is finished.

The route, at Coldharbour Lane, has reopened after around six weeks of works which got underway at the end of May.

It has been carried out by the Environment Agency as part of the Salisbury River Park project.

The track at Coldharbour Lane is used to access the Coldharbour Lane Allotment and Fisherton Farm Allotment sites, as well as the Riverside Tennis Club.

It has been widened, resurfaced, had parking spaces defined and new drainage installed, in a bid to tackle flooding and water run-off to protect the allotments.

Andy Wallis, from the Environment Agency, and Salisbury River Park Project lead, said: “As part of the Salisbury River Park project the Environment Agency were pleased to work with Salisbury City Council to resurface Coldharbour Lane, which is adjacent to our main works.

“This has included widening the road, providing drainage and formalising the parking. There is still a line of bollards to install to ensure people do not drive onto the grass areas, which will be installed throughout August.”

Improvements have been made at the Coldharbour Lane track

Adam Cottrell, Kier project manager for Salisbury River Park, said: “The Kier team are pleased to have been able to make vital improvements at Coldharbour Lane, with support from our subcontractors, for residents and visitors alike.

“With our track record of delivering high-profile flood risk management schemes and partnership with the Environment Agency we’re committed to enhancing the environment while ensuring the flood resilience of communities for generations to come.”

And Salisbury City Councillor Victoria Charleston (Lib Dem, St Paul’s) added: “I’m pleased to see the huge improvements to Coldharbour Lane and, once again, an example of the brilliant partnership work between the city council, the Environment Agency and their contractors.

“We’re all looking forward to the work completing now and enjoying the River Park.”

From left to right: Cllr Victoria Charleston, Cllr Samuel Charleston, Andy Wallis and Cllr Annie Riddle