Chapter 4. Design Strategy PHASED SITE PLAN - 2026

South Downs Way

Principal Interventions

2026

The first phase aims to activate the site, by restoring the main buildings and bringing them back to use. The main Cement Works Building (1) will be used for a mix of work and cultural activities. Other workshops will be constructed on the river side. Another aim is to connect the site and make it accessible for all and facilitate learning and exploration of this phenomenal part of the National Park. A series of actions will contribute to improve connectivity with the wider area and bring people to this new destination:

• Cycle bridge over the River Adur

• Reinstatement of the historic conveyor over the A283 Road as a public pedestrian route across the site and buildings.

• New accommodation (bunk house or similar) for long distance walkers and cyclists.

• Steps and lookout at the top of the quarry, carefully inetrated to avoid disturbance to birds nesting.

• Parking hub (drop car and walk) (2). Key facility to provide sufficient parking for those who need it whilst limited, to prevent excessive private vehicular trips.

2030

2033