Leicester City Council has submitted a planning application to restore the deteriorating Rialto Bridge, a Grade II-listed structure dating back to the 1850s and closed to the public for over a year due to structural safety concerns, reports Business Link East Midlands.
Business Link East Midlands writes:
A recent condition survey by Churchill Specialist Contracting confirmed urgent repair work is needed… restoration will require specialist contractors and is expected to be funded…
The survey recommends implementing a 10-year maintenance plan to ensure long-term preservation…
The council’s planning portal is hosting a public consultation on the repair proposal…
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