Following damage caused by Storm Éowyn, works are due to begin tomorrow (Thursday 13 February) on The Hub, in Workington's Washington Square, which will see the specialist plastic canopy removed.
The canopy, which is currently attached to the overhead circular structure and known as an ETFE dual membrane, has sustained multiple tears in recent storms meaning it potentially poses a safety risk and is also causing a noise nuisance.
The works will be carried out by a specialist sub-contractor who originally installed the structure. A council representative will be on site throughout the works.
To limit the impact on local businesses, the works are due to start at 6am (weather permitting) and the membrane is expected to be safely removed by around 10am when the area can be fully reopened to the public.