SEDGEMOOR residents are being asked to share their thoughts on Puriton, Woolavington and the surrounding area, through the launch of an interactive map.
Gravity - a project to create the UK’s first smart campus and community, which is situated on the site of the former Royal Ordnance Factory (ROF) between Puriton and Woolavington, on the outskirts of Bridgwater - wants its team to better understand local aspirations.
The team is stepping up preparations for revised plans for the 616-acre site, which will be set out in a Local Development Order (LDO) later this year.
The map allows users to comment on anything in the area, highlighting things they like or don’t like, or to share an idea.
Claire Pearce, director of planning and economic development at Gravity, said: “We will be sharing further information on our emerging plans later this year to attract investment and create more than 4,000 jobs.
“At this stage we want to know what people think of the area as it is now, and where people travel to work at the moment.
"We want to understand what was lost when the ROF was closed, and how the ROF site used to interact with Puriton, Woolavington and the surrounding area - and how these connections could be improved in the future with a new business or businesses.
“Gravity is a transformational project for Sedgemoor. We’re committed to ensuring that the area benefits, and the map will help us further understand how Gravity can do this.”
The team’s aim is for the project to create an exceptional and inclusive place to help drive the UK’s shift towards a zero-carbon economy.
In doing so, Gravity aims to create 4,000 high quality jobs and place Sedgemoor at the centre of the national clean growth revolution.
In addition to engaging people through the map - which can be accessed here - Gravity has reached out to households in the local area with details of how they can find out more about its plans.
As part of this, it is hosting a series of community webinars to discuss its plans.
The first event, ‘Gravity: what’s next?’ was held on January 26, and a recording is available here.
More information about the project is available by calling 0330 1070 535 or visiting the website here.
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