Public invited to Wick Street Design Drop-In Event Ahead of Works Starting on Site

8th October 2025

Works to transform the commercial and retail centre of Wick to create a more welcoming space are moving forward at pace.

Local firm GMR Henderson have been appointed as the contractor with an expected start date on site of Monday 27 October.

A public drop-in event will be taking place in the Main Hall, Assembly Rooms, Wick on Friday 10 October 2025 between 1500 -2100 to explain in detail how the project will run on the ground and to gather any thoughts and suggestions from the community on how to improve the running of the construction works.

Leader of The Highland Council and Wick Councillor Raymond Bremner said: "This is a really important opportunity for the local community to come and ask questions about how the works will be undertaken. It's a chance to raise and discuss any potential issues or concerns people may have about the works and any potential impacts they may have, so that any possible mitigations can be considered for putting in place to try and alleviate these concerns prior to works starting. I encourage people to take up this opportunity to drop in and speak to the team."

The works include improvements to the Bridge Street / High Street junction to make it easier and safer for pedestrians to cross and reach the High Street from nearby car parks. The High Street’s pedestrian zone will be resurfaced, and rising bollards will be installed at both ends to control vehicle access and slow down authorised traffic, enhancing pedestrian safety. The project also includes installing new street furniture, signage, planting, and artwork inspired by the Market Cross and local culture.

Councillor Bremner added: “This project represents a significant investment for the town to make the centre of Wick a more attractive place to do business in and spend time visiting. From the very start of this project the local community and members of the public have been closely involved, so I am sure everyone will be very pleased to see work on the ground starting.”

Funding for the project is coming from the Scottish Government’s Active Travel Infrastructure Fund. This follows on from the separate, earlier funding award for the rising bollards which are currently being installed in the pedestrian zone.

 

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