New arch unveiled for George Yard
The first Andover arch, which will signpost shoppers to the businesses located off the High Street, was unveiled today by Mayor of Test Valley, Councillor Karen Hamilton.
The first Andover arch, which will signpost shoppers to the businesses located off the High Street, was unveiled today by Mayor of Test Valley, Councillor Karen Hamilton.
Local businesses, councillors and Council staff gathered to watch the official opening of the new George Yard arch, which has been designed by renowned artist, Peter Clutterbuck.
The idea to enhance signage for the shops along the seven lanes off the High Street came from feedback from the Andover Summit and Encounters initiative, which aimed to rejuvenate the town centre and increase footfall. This work now continues through the renewed Andover Vision. The remaining six arches are planned for Union Street, Waterloo Court, Shaw’s Walk, Globe Yard, King’s Yard and Black Swan Yard.
Peter said: “We have thoroughly enjoyed working on this project and look forward to starting work on the remaining arches. It is great when you finally get to see pieces finished and in place.”
Leader of the Council, Councillor Ian Carr, said: “I am delighted that the first Andover arch is now in place. We are really lucky to have some fantastic business located just off the High Street and the new arches will help to signpost people to them. I would like to thank Peter Clutterbuck and his team, the local businesses and all those involved in the arches project for their hard work to deliver this first arch at George Yard.”
Peter’s previous work includes the War Memorial Park gate and town entrance sign in Hedge End, the bandstand in Southsea and Falklands memorial arch in Fareham, as well as a wide range of other projects.