Multi-million pound transport hub planned for Sutton Coldfield town centre

A multi-million pound project to boost Sutton Coldfield’s transport links with a new high-speed rail network in Birmingham could spark investment in the town and help boost its regeneration (October 20th).The £20 million scheme – called the Sutton Coldfield HS2 Gateway project – aims to make ‘game changing connectivity enhancements’ to and from the town centre, linking it to the proposed new High Speed Two station at Curzon Street near Millennium Point in Birmingham city centre.It is part of a broader £48.6 million package, part of the High Speed Two Connectivity Programme, to boost the town’s transport connections.The contract proposal, put out to tender by West Midlands Combined Authority, states: ‘This investment opportunity would deliver a new transport hub for Sutton Coldfield as well as the possibility of creating new homes and jobs in Sutton Coldfield town centre.It would provide an economic gateway to the High Speed Two station at Curzon through game-changing connectivity enhancements to/from Sutton Coldfield by bus, Sprint and rail whilst also enhancing transport integration with the wider town centre.’It is understood the scheme would focus on changes to the south and east of the station, aiming to better link it with the town and bus links. The car park opposite The Station pub has been earmarked for development – but all options are on the table at this stage.