A bus station used by 96,000 people every year could undergo a £1.25 million refurbishment as part of a bid to create a modern travel hub.
South Norfolk Council has outlined its hopes to overhaul the existing bus station in Diss after purchasing land next to the current site.
A report before the authority’s cabinet suggests redevelopment of the site would address several “longstanding issues”, including deterioration, poor lighting and a lack of accessible facilities.
The council wants to expand the bus station by building on the adjoining council-owned land to provide separate entry and exit points.
At the existing facility, buses enter and exit through the same entrance.
In addition, the expansion would also allow for enhanced waiting areas for passengers.
Officials say the scheme is estimated to cost in the region of £1.25 million, with £1 million already secured from the Department for Transport.
If approved, officers expect construction to begin next summer, with the refurbishment due to be completed by the end of 2027.
Drawings for how the expansion could look are still being developed.
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