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East Cowes Could Receive Long Anticipated Regeneration

The Isle of Wight Council has been successful in securing £5.8 million to ‘level up’ East Cowes as part of a government scheme.

The regeneration of the town has been on the cards for nearly 15 years with a range of schemes proposed.

The public are now being invited to share their thoughts on how the cash will be spent as new ideas are put forward.

Two scenarios are proposed by real estate service provider Savills in a ‘masterplan scoping study’ for the Isle of Wight Council, allowing for a mix of new homes, including affordable properties and a 50 to 60-bed care home.

The first scenario (below) incorporates a hub for marine-based jobs and an innovation space in the northern part of the town and proposes visitor facilities around Trinity Wharf and Phoenix Yard, with a mix of employment and hotel space and more food and drink areas.

The second scenario (below) adds training space and hostel accommodation in the northern area with the employment around Trinity Wharf and Phoenix Yard but with some flexibility still to allow for a hotel.

Other public realm improvements for the town and Esplanade are proposed, with the disused toilet block demolished and a new entrance to the Red Funnel marshalling yard.

Two events are taking place at the Columbine Building tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday, December 10 and 11, between 10am and 4pm, for residents to find out more.

Plans and online consultations can be viewed online.

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