Chard Town Centre Regeneration materials recycled to help rejuvenate local Church
Released On 10th Jun 2022
As part of the SSDC Chard Regeneration Public Realm Improvement project, contractors Alun Griffiths, have replaced street paving slabs with modern, upgraded paving throughout Chard Town Centre.
A member of Yarcombe Baptist Church (situated three miles West of Chard) approached the on-site project team and asked if they were able to make use of the old, removed paving slabs. The entrance to the church was in a state of disrepair and access was restricted for burial services and those who had restricted mobility.
250 of the removed paving slabs were delivered to Yarcombe Baptist Church and these materials have been reused within the community to provide a new entrance and pathway to the Church Cemetery. The community are also planning to install a further slope to improve access to both the Church and Cemetery for wheelchair users and those with restricted mobility.
At present, local residents have to use a narrow lane to access the church from the car park. The remaining paving slabs will be used to provide a new pathway.
