The major revamp of a city centre public space is nearing completion, with progress shown in new aerial photos.

Norwich City Council's transformation of Hay Hill is starting to take shape, as shown from the roof of St Peter Mancroft Church.

Norwich Evening News: A Newsquest photographer was able to take pictures of the works from a new angleA Newsquest photographer was able to take pictures of the works from a new angle (Image: Denise Bradley)

Having secured £3.2m in government funding in late 2020, the council's revamp will include more planting, improved seating, better-designed steps, walking links and a water feature, creating a space able to host public events.

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Previously the project was said to be on target to finish "early" this year and a city council spokesman has provided an update, saying: "Our redevelopment of Hay Hill, to create a more vibrant and accessible public space in the centre of Norwich, is progressing well.

Norwich Evening News: An artist's impression of the proposed Hay Hill revampAn artist's impression of the proposed Hay Hill revamp (Image: Norwich City Council)

"With planters being installed, steps and paving laid and the Thomas Browne statue already in place, we’re excited to see the project enter its final stages and hope Hay Hill will open to the public by the end of May."

The 20-piece homage to Sir Thomas Browne - including the eye-catching brain - that was originally in Hay Hill has found a new home in Eaton Park as part of an art path.

Norwich Evening News: The statue of Sir Thomas Browne returned to Hay Hill in AugustThe statue of Sir Thomas Browne returned to Hay Hill in August (Image: Denise Bradley)