Bury Road Park & Ride
Bury Road P&R closed on 29 January 2011. It was reported that the council did discuss the possible continuation of the site. This discussion was with another operator and using a possible standard bus route to the site. However, this was not deemed feasible as according to the council it would cost in excess of £100,000 to maintain the site each year. At a time of extreme cuts in council spending, it was seen to be too expensive to support. The cost of maintaining the site (once disused) remains unknown. In theory, the site could be sold for development, as it is in the grounds of the 'Anglia Retail Park'. However, this is unlikely due to the low price likely to be paid in a poor economic climate. The current contract for both Park and Ride sites ends in October 2013, when the contract is renewed there may be the possibility of the site returning back to use. It has been reported that Ipswich Buses could move their depot to the site and increase parking there. It has been reported that a developer is interested in doing this, although currently there are not any firm plans.
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