Waltham Forest Council has approved plans to refurbish derelict railway arches under the Overground in Walthamstow, transforming them into new business spaces. This initiative, part of the Levelling Up Funding Programme, aims to enhance the St James Quarter with a £17.2 million investment from the government. The renovation will open these arches for public use for the first time since the 1970s alongside the creation of new public amenities. Council support for the project was swift, as reflected in a nearly unanimous vote after a brief discussion.
The investment to refurbish the derelict railway arches in Walthamstow aims to revitalize the area, turning it into a welcoming cultural destination for locals and visitors.
Councillor Jenny Gray expressed support for the project, stating that it will "bring life to a dead area," with the planning debate lasting only 55 seconds before a unanimous vote.
The refurbishment of the railway arches is part of a larger £17.2 million investment from the national government’s Levelling Up Fund to improve the St James Quarter.
These arches, which have been closed since the 1970s, will be reopened alongside new public toilets to serve the local bus and railway passengers.
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