Sunderland to transform city with £47 million investment
It includes improvements to the Sunniside area, city parks, libraries and cultural sites
Last updated 22nd Nov 2021
Sunderland City Council have announced spending plans as part of a 47 million pound investment.
The schemes were welcomed at the latest City Council Cabinet meeting on Tuesday (November 16) and will be included in budget proposals to be examined in February 2022.
Projects include £24million on the ongoing regeneration of the Sunniside district, £4.5million of updates and improvements to city parks and £2.6million on the South Hylton Day Centre project.
Planned funding also includes £400,000 for Arts Centre Washington, £250,000 for improvements to the Raich Carter Centre and £500,000 is earmarked for Houghton and Washington libraries.
the Raich Carter Centre and £500,000 is earmarked for Houghton and Washington libraries.
Cabinet Secretary Councillor Paul Stewart, who presented the report at this week’s meeting, said the projects will have numerous benefits for residents.
He said:
“A number of schemes are included with emphasis on supporting the delivery of frontline services to residents across the city.
“This is including improvements to parks and open spaces, enhancement to social care provision, improved environmental services via a new depot and replacement of refuse collection vehicles.”
A further £1.088m is identified for ongoing updates to the city’s refuse collection vehicle fleet and its move towards electric vehicles.
Cllr Stewart added: “We are an ambitious city, we need to keep investing in our city to not only maintain our infrastructure for residents, businesses and visitors, but also to improve our city.
“Wherever we can we look to attract external funding to support our work and improvements, and the investments that we have outlined as proposals for our next budget are all prudent and very necessary.”
Council chiefs noted the projects tie in with the City Plan and its objectives for a more dynamic, healthy and vibrant smart Sunderland.