Why Poole Needs Regeneration
After major development in the 1960's, changes in industry, growth in population and the need to protect the environment have challenged the town on how it will meet future needs.
- Growing car use means residents and businesses need traffic solutions that reduce congestion and provide more sustainable links to the town and port.
- A major contributor to congestion is the lifting bridge that connects the Town Centre with Hamworthy. Raised seven times a day, it also lifts on demand for commercial vessels.
- Surrounded by sea and heathland, Poole has limited opportunities to expand. Over 46 hectares within the town currently lie vacant or under utilised.
- Rising house prices combined with average wages mean a growing need for affordable housing. To meet demand, 6,000 more homes are needed in Poole by 2011.
- To ensure local businesses grow and jobs are created, more land is needed for commercial and business use so that Poole's economy can thrive.
The regeneration of Poole central area and a second harbour crossing will bring:
- Up to 5,000 jobs
- Up to 3,000 homes, 1,000 of which will be for those with housing needs
- 2/3 new hotels
- new food store
- an iconic bridge
- new acces to the waterfront
- new public squares and open space
- improved traffic flows and access to town and the port
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