Harwich Quay Public Realm Improvements
Date Started: 21/05/2010
Date Ended: 31/03/2011
Growth Point
The project is needed to provide the stimulus required for inward investment and development of the overall Masterplan objectives.
Inline with the Harwich Masterplan, this project covers the detailed design work to the quayside element.
Scope of the Project
Design and deliver phase 1a and the pedestrian project of the urban design and to take phases 1b to 4 through to final design.
Aim of the Project
To implement public realm improvements along Harwich Quayside.
Outcomes of the Project
- New jobs created and existing jobs will be safeguarded
- Other public sector and private sector investment will be generated by this fundng.
- The number of residents and visitors using the quayside will increase.
- New homes and affordable homes will be created.
- Brownfield land will be reclaimed and redeveloped for soft use in future years.
- Sustainability will form part of the design consideration
- Tourism will be promoting the work.
Local Authority Contact: Beverley Gould, Essex County Council
beverley.gould@essex.gov.uk
HGP Contact: Helen Code, Senior Regeneration Manager (Haven Gateway)
helen.code@essex.gov.uk
Status
Funding for 2009/10 £286,000
Funding for 2009/8 (reallocated) £300,000
IDP Package: Coastal Towns
Status as at 30 September 2010:
- Piling in nearly completed.
- Work continues to secure attractions to use the mooring provision.
