EXTENSIVE renovations at a city centre car park have been completed as it prepares to reopen.

Levels seven and eight at Crowngate Car Park have been closed for renovation work for the past year.

The rest of the car park remained open while the work was carried out.

Drivers will be able to use the top floors when they reopen tomorrow (Friday, August 11) after they underwent various upgrades to enhance their safety and aesthetics.

Crowngate Shopping Centre, owned by The Crown Estate, introduced 20 new accessible and disabled car parking spaces.

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A general uplift to all external staircases and the incorporation of new safety barriers to improve overall security was also part of the refurbishment.

The car park’s internal lift lobbies and staircases have also been refreshed with new paint to create a welcoming and modern atmosphere for all users.

The opening tomorrow will mark a significant investment in improving the overall experience for visitors and ensuring accessibility for all.

Michael Lloyd, centre manager at Crowngate Shopping Centre, said: "We are delighted to announce the re-opening of our refurbished levels at Crowngate Car Park.

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"The enhancements demonstrate our commitment to providing an exceptional parking experience for our valued visitors.

"The general uplift of external staircases and the refreshed lift lobbies create a safer and more pleasant environment for all visitors.

"We believe these upgrades will significantly benefit our local community and provide an inclusive and accessible parking environment."

The refurbishment work forms part of The Crown Estate’s continued investment in Worcester, which aims to build upon the reputation of Crowngate Shopping Centre and Worcester as a great place to shop, work, and visit.

Michael Bell, asset manager at The Crown Estate, said: “The completion of the refurbishment to Crowngate Car Park demonstrates one of the many ways we are looking to attract more visitors and businesses to Worcester.

"These new improvements will ensure that everyone will have convenient access to the outstanding shops and leisure facilities on offer in Crowngate.”