Residents can now glimpse into the future of St Botolph’s Circus in Colchester via a new state-of-the-art video experience.
The video showcases the £12 million redevelopment of the area. It offers the opportunity to see the transformation of one of Colchester's key gateways. This transformation will shape the city for decades to come.
More than 2,000 locals have played a key role in making this work, following a consultation by us and Colchester City Council. Working as Team Colchester, we are inviting residents to witness how St Botolph's Circus will be transformed into a bustling hub.
New plaza areas will be created through contemporary design and architecture. It will bring together commerce, community, and connectivity, while respecting the city’s wonderful history.
The video also emphasises accessibility and the need to find a balance between pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. The scheme aims to rejuvenate the area while integrating it with the city centre.
Beyond St Botolph’s Circus, the redevelopment paves the way for other projects. This includes plans for a travel interchange and a heritage walking route leading from St Botolph’s Circus to Colchester Castle. These aim to boost visitors to the area, to explore the city's rich history.
The redevelopment will also complement ongoing work for Colchester’s rapid transit system. This will provide fast, regular public transport services across the city and link key destinations.
As the city progresses towards its vision for 2030, Team Colchester invites residents to:
- view the 'fly-through' video experience
- explore the interactive city centre map
- stay informed about the changes awaiting Colchester City Centre