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MedwayYou are in: Kent > Thames Gateway > Maps & Facts > Medway > Rochester Riverside Rochester RiversideThis prime site on the River Medway will be transformed from an industrial wasteland into a community of 2,000 homes, office space, parks and shops.  Rochester Riverside plan. Image: SEEDA The visionRochester Riverside is the largest of the Thames Gateway sites in Medway and, together with the Medway Waterfront proposals elsewhere, hopes to turn the region of Strood, Rochester, Chatham and Gillingham into a coherent European City. The site will include homes (including affordable housing), a hotel with conference facilities, school, doctor's surgery, business units and shops. Where is it?The site lies between the river and the railway line and stretches from Rochester Bridge to Doust Way. The River Medway forms the eastern boundary of the site, while the London to Dover railway line forms the western boundary.  Rochester Riverside. Image: SEEDA When is it happening?The development period is 2004-2012 and the first development of 550 homes, retail and commercial premises, offices and cafes will start in 2009. Crest Nicholson PLC were selected as the preferred developer for the first 600 homes. Riverside VideoVideo: Brian Weddell, the Chief Executive of Medway Renaissance [Medway Council's Thames Gateway delivery arm], describes how work is coming at the Rochester Riverside site: Help playing audio/video 2006/7: Building of new river walls The numbers
Rochester masterplanHistoryThe site has been home to a wide variety of industrial, commercial and maritime businesses since the beginning of the 19th century. Many of these have declined or stopped trading and a substantial area of the site is derelict, contaminated and under-used. Who's involved?Rochester Riverside is project managed in partnership by Medway Council's 'Medway Renaissance' team and the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA). The land is owned by both organisations. Whos who in the GatewayTo get an idea of what the Thames Gateway is and who's in charge, click the link below: Essential linksFor much more detail on Rochester Riverside, including photos, maps and planning documents, click on the links below: Rochester Riverside LinksThe BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites Or you can contact:Medway Renaissance SEEDA last updated: 05/06/2008 at 13:52 SEE ALSOYou are in: Kent > Thames Gateway > Maps & Facts > Medway > Rochester Riverside |
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