Buckinghamshire Council has confirmed that the multi-storey car park will close from Tuesday (5th May).
Following the Cabinet decision back in March, Easton Street is set to shut permanently from Tuesday, ahead of its planned demolition later this year. The council say that the 1960s car park has "deteriorated significantly and reached the end of its operational life".
Upper levels of the car park had already been closed as a result of structural concerns, with independent analysis also finding that continuing to operate or fully repair the structure would require around £3 million of investment, alongside ongoing financial losses.
The council say that closing the multi-storey is "the most responsible long-term option to protect public safety and deliver value for money for residents, while allowing the site to be cleared and released for future regeneration".
Residents, businesses and visitors are encouraged to use Wycombe Swan Car Park and Railway Place Car Park instead, with the council adding that clear signage will be in place to help direct drivers, with updated parking information available online.
They add that, to support accessibility and minimise disruption, a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) is now in place. The TTRO will provide additional Blue Badge parking spaces in nearby locations and introduce designated pick-up and drop-off points, alongside existing pay and display bays.
The Easton Street site has also been identified as a key location within the council's High Wycombe Regeneration Strategy and is said to be central to the Easton Quarter Vision. The council explain that demolishing the outdated structure will "unlock a prime town centre site for future redevelopment, delivering new homes for residents, supporting economic growth, boosting footfall and helping create a more connected and vibrant High Wycombe".
Robert Carington, Buckinghamshire Council's Cabinet Member for Resources, said:
"This is not a decision we have taken lightly, but public safety must always come first. Continuing to operate or repair Easton Street Car Park would not represent value for money for residents. Closing it now allows us to manage risks responsibly, avoid further financial losses and unlock a key site for High Wycombe's future regeneration."
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