Edgar Street Grid

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Template:Short description Template:Use British English Template:Use dmy dates Template:Refimprove Script error: No such module "Unsubst". The Edgar Street Grid is a redevelopment project in the north of Hereford, England. Its estimated to cost almost £1 billion and intended to restore the city as a key shopping and business destination in the region. Construction was expected to start in 2010.

Zones

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Cancellation

The project was officially scrapped in July 2010, despite over £10 million having been already spent. [4]

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