The Vision
The redevelopment of this important site will:
- Represent a multi-million pound investment in Woolston, signalling commitment to the regeneration of this part of Southampton
- Provide homes, community facilities and commercial uses such as a supermarket, small offices, restaurants, cafes and a hotel
- Provide over 1,000 jobs and training opportunities for local people from marine employment through construction to hospitality
- Be a leading example of sustainable development by embedding a number of sustainability initiatives to ensure the development is enjoyed by generations to come
- Further integration of Woolston and Southampton by investment in public transport and a new water taxi
- Create public access through the site to the river's edge and provide a new ecological habitat
Key Facts
- 1,653 new homes (of which 413 will be affordable)
- Over 20,000 sq ft of retail space
- Creation of 1,000 new permanent jobs
- New supermarket
- New library
- New Primary Care Trust (PCT) facility
- New Nursery
- Children's play area
- Marine quarter (228,500 sq ft of new marine related floorspace) including 48,000 sq ft of new office space
- Significant improved access to the river edge, including a new riverside walkway
- New cafes, bars and restaurants
- Environmental improvements to Victoria Road
- Creation of new riverside habitats to provide significant ecological and educational value
