Six Carlisle projects are set to benefit from £16.6 million funding after their final business plans were signed off by Government.
The series of multi-million-pound plans to regenerate Carlisle were submitted for approval in the Spring. They form part of the city’s Town Deal Investment Plan.
Six of the seven business plans have been agreed. The Carlisle Market Hall business plan will be submitted to government later this year.
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Councillor John Mallinson, Leader of Carlisle City Council said: "The Government’s endorsement of the Town Deal projects will release more than £16 million of investment in the city. Supporting the economy and delivering transformational schemes. The Town Investment Plan is a blueprint for the next ten years and will drive forward Carlisle in the future."
There will be investment into the market hall to improve the infrastructure and experience for shoppers. Some new ideas include plans for a food court and events spaces.
Other plans include Project Tullie which will better connect the Tullie House museum by making it more visible to potential visitors. Lighting Up Carlisle will see funding in digital lighting equipment to support an expanded and transformed events programme.
Andrew Mackay, Director, Tullie House Museum said: "Tullie House Museum Trust is very grateful to the Carlisle Town Deal Board and the Government for supporting Project Tullie.
"This investment will make a significant difference to the city’s principal cultural facility and therefore the visitor offer.
"The overall portfolio of projects in the Investment Plan provides a very positive statement about Carlisle’s ambition and the planned strategy to create an inspiring ‘Destination City’ for everyone."
St Cuthbert's Garden Village will see improvements with new walking and cycling routes and food grwoing opportunities.
As well as key developments in the southern gateway area including the railway station and citadels. The City Centre Library will be refurbished to create a digital skills and community learning hub.
The Carlisle Business Exchange Centre will help to enable business interaction linked to the university's flagship campus development.
University of Cumbria’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Julie Mennell said: "I am delighted to hear that the Carlisle Town Deal funding has been approved. This is a really exciting time for our city and region, with each of these projects delivering significant benefit in their own right."
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