image for illustration: James Wells / Hull Bridge Commons Wiki
A five-year plan to significantly improve and enhance many of the city’s bridges, statues, monuments, and fountains has been given the green light by Hull City Council’s (CC) Cabinet, reports Hull News.
Hull News writes:
Approval for the investment marks a major shift in the council’s approach to preserving the city’s infrastructure by bringing together capital spending, inspections, and maintenance into a single, coordinated plan. … designed to preserve Hull’s history, keep the city moving, and ensure the longevity and conservation of its vital infrastructure and assets…
Hull City Council leader, Councillor Mike Ross… said: ‘… We’ve set out a plan to tackle some of the city’s most serious infrastructure challenges over the next five years. We’re investing in the future of our infrastructure, protecting Hull’s cultural heritage and ensuring reliable transport links for everyone here. This plan has Hull’s bridges at the heart of it….’
