A number of trees have been cut down as part of the start of the work on the cycle path through Abbey Meadow
There is a much clearer view along the Mill Stream now on the one side.
Work is now underway widening and improving the cycle way.
The crane that has became such a landmark on the Abingdon skyline has just been moved from the development on Ock Street.
Iain sent me the news together with some pictures of the crane’s best moments – viewed from his bedroom window.
1. Removing the main horizontal arm of the crane (with a mobile crane).
2. Hoisting a large cage.
I went out to view the development this morning, in the rain, and saw for myself that the crane has gone.
The name Albert Lodge is plain to see above the crane-less building.
The ex Vauxhall dealership – Bellinger – have almost completed their transformation into Churchill retirement apartments.
Reserving Now signs have replaced Caution – Reversing Vehicles.
The second half of the Fairacres redevelopment has metal cladding and a roof line that looks dead level from the car park side,
and from Nuffield Way.
The old red pillar box has been kept in place during the demolition and building work. It is held up on a plug of concrete until building work is complete.
Construction has continued on Phase 2 of the Fairacres Retail Park. The structure is in place and cladding is being added in July.
The largest unit will be a Lidl – a German international discount supermarket chain who are Big on Quality – Lidl on Price. There are four other units up for grabs.
Traffic roundabouts in Abingdon have gone a bit wild during the Coronavirus pandemic, but one of the many businesses off this particular roundabout (Tesco, Hilton Garden Hotel, Miele, …. Lidl) could choose to tame this one, and have their sign added for publicity purposes.