Work under way to upgrade Newton Abbot town square
Mr Rowe said the use of in-house crews meant the "only significant cost is the timber at £6,000"."We think that's pretty good value for a community asset that benefits the whole town," he said.Golden Lion Square sits next to the town's oldest pub, The Golden Lion, which dates back to 1623.
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