Work to begin tomorrow on town centre structure causing 'noise nuisance'
WORKS to repair damage on the Workington town centre 'hub' will take place tomorrow - after the structure has been found to have been causing 'noise nuisance' in the town.
Cumberland council have announced that work will be carried out on The Hub in Washington Square, Workington - following damage sustained by Storm Eowyn.
Work will begin on the structure tomorrow with the specialist plastic canopy set to be removed- after fears the structure may pose a potential safety risk and has been creating a noise nuisance in the town centre.
In a statement on social media, Cumberland council said: "Following damage caused by Storm Éowyn, works are due to begin tomorrow (Thursday 13 February) on The Hub, in Workington's Washington Square, which will see the specialist plastic canopy removed.
"The canopy, which is currently attached to the overhead circular structure and known as an ETFE dual membrane, has sustained multiple tears in recent storms meaning it potentially poses a safety risk and is also causing a noise nuisance.
"The works will be carried out by a specialist sub-contractor who originally installed the structure. A council representative will be on site throughout the works.
"To limit the impact on local businesses, the works are due to start at 6am (weather permitting) and the membrane is expected to be safely removed by around 10am when the area can be fully reopened to the public."
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