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Further works on the Cecil Road car park have revealed some interesting finds including the remains of the original Catholic Church crypt, as well as medieval findings.
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February 1, 2001 15:26: THE mastermind behind the Enfield Town development plan has said the project was essential to stop the financial decline of the area. Paul Humphreys, lead project officer for the development at Enfield Council, told how Enfield Town would be eclipsed by other shopping centres if it did not expand. He spoke out this week after shoppers and traders criticised the development, which is due to be completed in 2004 at a cost of £55m. And this week it was revealed that important contracts were due to be signed with developer Laing. Mr Humphreys said: It was in 1982 that we started to think Enfield Town was going to need a new development. It is no Lakeside or Brent Cross, but is a market town and it was about looking at its market position. A report came out in 1994 and after a consultation exercise the public supported development. To stop the area falling into decline it was decided that larger retail units were needed to encourage major high street companies.
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Accommodation for 17 to 23 retail units is under construction and it is
thought compulsory purchase orders and road closures will also be needed. Mr Humphreys added: We want structures that are important, quality building but they have to be in keeping with Enfield Town. If you look around the shops you can see there is anything other than retail at the western end of the town. Many have shut down. If we bring more people into the centre it will be better overall. It is about regenerating the whole of the town. Parking, an issue that has been raised by traders and shoppers alike, is to be tackled in the form of a multi-storey car park. He said: We really do feel borne out by discussions and we have been in close contact with traders and they are saying we have to get extra retail. Enfield Town is really beginning to suffer. But it will make an important difference to the area.
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