Take a look at plans for £5m Wolverhampton revamp
Ambitious plans to regenerate a run-down estate in Wolverhampton have been unveiled before the public for the first time.
The £5 million Heath Town masterplan will see dozens of buildings flattened to make way for a vast development featuring hundreds of homes, a new GP surgery and state-of-the-art sports facilities.
The final proposals went on display this week – and the vast majority of residents were happy to give the scheme the thumbs up.
Sangita Kular, who is managing the project for Wolverhampton City Council, said: "The response so far has been extremely positive.
"People want to see Heath Town redeveloped and from our point of view it is important we get everything right before any work starts."
Residents have been asked to pick one of two alternatives for leisure facilities between Chervil Rise and Long Ley.
The first features a large sports pitch, while the second has four smaller pitches in the same area.
Both options include an outdoor children's play area and gym facilities.
Demolition will take place on both sides of Wolverhampton Road.
The Chervil Rise shopping precinct and the flats above it will be bulldozed, with businesses and residents offered alternative properties. The GP surgery will also go, with a replacement earmarked for the site of the old Duke of York pub.
Another block, Brockfield House, will remain intact as part of the plans, but the police base, a Wolverhampton Homes office, a nursery and the Hope Family Centre will all go.
Adam Abdull was among dozens of residents who attended the public consultation event on Wednesday.
"It looks really good," said the 33-year-old, who lives in Ling House. "It will create better facilities for the area and make it a more attractive place for people to live. It's something I'm 100 per cent behind."
For more details about the project email sangita.kular@wolverhampton.gov.uk or call 01902 553362.
A survey is available online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/heathtown until June 2.
