Weather Delays Repair Work at Beehive

BAD weather has delayed the completion of refurbishment work at the Beehive Lane Car Park in Loughborough.

Charnwood Borough Council is currently resurfacing the top floor of the six-storey car park as part of a £150,000 maintenance programme to maintain the long-term viability of the facility.

The first four floors are still open for customers but work on floors five and six, which began on September 17 and was due to finish on November 2 in time for Loughborough Fair, has been delayed because of the wet and cold weather.

Weather has hampered progress because the car park surface must be dry before and after a sealant is applied, otherwise it won’t adhere properly.

Councillor Jane Hunt, Charnwood Borough Council’s Cabinet member for Regulatory Services, said: “We apologise to our customers for any inconvenience, but the weather has hampered progress at the Beehive.

“We will, of course, keep customers updated on the progress and let everyone know when the work is complete.”

Car park users are advised that there may be a reduction in the amount of spaces available at the Beehive during Fair week but other Council car parks will still be available including the Council offices on Southfield Road after 6pm week days and all day Saturday and Pinfold Gate.

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