Rother Valley steels itself

Kier Construction has erected the metal framework for the 150-seat lakeside café at the country park, part of a series of £7.4m improvements being invested into the leisure area.

Plans also include 134-space overflow car park and a kids play area.

Work started on site in October last year but delays were incurred following revisions to the budget ‘as a result of the impact of inflation and the volatile national and international construction market.’

Following this, some aspects of the approved scheme were removed, such as a landscaped events space, a riverside walk, and the relocation of the cycle centre to a more prominent position.

The plans are funded through the Government’s levelling up scheme.

Dan Doherty, regional director for Kier Construction North and Scotland, said: “We are delighted to be delivering improvements to the facilities at Rother Valley Country Park.

“The new visitor centre will provide a fantastic space for local communities to come together to explore and enjoy the great outdoors, enhancing the overall experience for everyone who visits.”