Page 138 - Barrow Town Deal Board Agenda 14/4/2020

Concept 11

Overview Concept Strengths:

Improved public realm and interchange facilities at ▪ Good alignment with a physically accessible town supporting
Barrow Railway Station. walking, cycling and public transport; and reducing deprivation
and improving health and well-being of the community

▪ Strong evidence of need and market failure, with reference to a
recent parking and movement study which has informed the
project

▪ Significant impacts identified linked to connectivity,
Project Name Barrow Railway Station environmental improvements and health and well-being

Project Type Connectivity ▪ Regeneration of a key gateway will lead to improved perceptions
of Barrow and potential strengthening of the economy
Total Cost & TIP Funding £1m (fully funded by TIP)
Request Capital ▪ Clear delivery structures and evidence of ability to deliver

Location Barrow-wide

Direct outputs New road surfaces and landscaping; Concept Weaknesses:
improved access for pedestrians
and cyclists, cycle storage facilities, ▪ Dependencies include Network Rail although the proposer does
not foresee any difficulties in negotiations
bike hub and new business shelters
Wider impacts Improved perception; lower carbon ▪ Potential to lever funding from Network Rail and Northern Trains
emissions; health and well-being identified but considered low likelihood of success by proposer
benefits
▪ Current COVID 19 impacts significant on Network Rail/Northern
which could delay partner discussions and likelihood of match
funding
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