A £134m investment has been unveiled for the area in and around Poole Town Centre. The plan is part of an ambitious project designed by Borough of Poole Council for the Northern part of the Town Centre. At a Cabinet Meeting earlier this month, Councillors praised the redevelopment plans and have put into motion finding a partner to finance the rest of the project.
Included in the plans is a new bus station, leisure centre, swimming pool, hotel and 400 homes, which would also include new commercial office space and improvements to public space. Commenting on the plans Cllr Ian Potter, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, said “The Council is ambitious for Poole and wants to create a vibrant town centre where people want to live, work and play.”
This redevelopment scheme represents an important step forward for Poole Town Centre as a sustainable and attractive location for new and existing residents. The improved public transport links will ensure that new developments such as Canford Park can access the town centre by sustainable means. Furthermore, this scheme is a clear indication that the Council is prepared to invest where necessary for the longevity of Poole.
While this announcement for some will be considered long-overdue, it should nevertheless be welcomed as an exciting step forward for residents, particularly for aspiring home-owners who will be finding it difficult to get onto the housing ladder.
Detailed plans of the scheme can be viewed here.