£30 Million Revamp For Whitley Bay Up For Debate
North Tyneside Council has unveiled plans for the future of its coastline.
A multi-million pound vision for Whitley Bay’s seafront has been revealed to the public.
North Tyneside Council have displayed their plans for the first time to show people how the authority and its partners plan to regenerate the iconic Spanish City, to preserve its historic features whilst also securing its future as a vibrant attraction for visitors.
The proposals are a mix of council and private sector developments and will see more than £30 million of new investment at the coast. It’s in an effort to make the area more attractive to visitors, residents and businesses.
The Masterplan is on display at Whitley Bay’s Customer First Centre from 2pm until 8pm today. The event will allow the public to give their views on a wide range of improvements and developments planned from Whitley Bay’s Central Promenade to St Mary’s Island.
Some of the major schemes include a £1 million visitor centre development at St Mary’s Headland, proposals to improve the Watts Slope area of Whitley Bay, plans for the future of the Spanish City Dome that is estimated to cost £10 million, significant promenade improvements, attractive landscaping and extra lighting.
North Tyneside Council’s Chief Executive Patrick Melia said:
“At last we’ve got a plan that’s deliverable. It’s got a funding package in place and what we’ll have is something that will be fantastic for the people that live in Whitley Bay, they can be proud of it.”
Elected Mayor of North Tyneside, Norma Redfearn said:
“It’s fantastic that we’ve finally reached the stage where we can reveal the details of our ambitious Masterplan. I know that residents have been keen to see these plans for some time, and I’m delighted that we’re now able to share them publicly.”
“These proposals will enable us to make real progress on the improvements that residents and visitors have told us are needed to make Whitley Bay seafront a vibrant, attractive and appealing destination once again.”
Detailed information – along with some of the plans and drawings – will be available on North Tyneside Council’s website at www.northtyneside.gov.uk from tomorrow.