FOLLOWING the launch of the Natural History Museum’s public consultation for its new research centre in Shinfield, the University of Reading will share plans for a new access road to the proposed site.
The University is calling on residents to find out more about plans to build a new road to the facility, which is set to be located in Thames Valley Science Park.
Residents and stakeholders are invited to an open event to share their feedback on the plans at the Gateway Building, Thames Valley Science Park, from 3pm-7pm today (Wednesday, September 27).
Along with the rest of the Thames Valley Science Park site, the road will be built and owned by the University of Reading.
Prof Robert Van de Noort, vice-chancellor of the University of Reading, said: “The Natural History Museum Unlocked project will bring another world-class science centre to the heart of our community. The University’s support for the museum project is part of our commitment to the economy and society of Wokingham and Reading, through innovation and world-class research.
“This access road is an important infrastructure development that will allow people, and millions of scientific specimens, to get to the museum site safely. This consultation provides an opportunity to share views on the proposed access road and your feedback will help to shape the project.”
The Natural History Museum is preparing to submit a planning application to Wokingham Borough Council to build the flagship collections, digitisation and research centre, which is set to house 28 million specimens.
The plans can be viewed here: www.nhm.ac.uk/about-us/science-centre/plans.html. Stakeholders who wish to provide feedback about the design or proposals ahead of the planning application submission should email: planningtvsp@nhm.ac.uk
