Sunrise Scheme wins Regeneration Award (posted 20 Feb)
The Waveney Sunrise Scheme has been awarded "Best Regeneration Project" by Coast Magazine.
The £14.7m scheme was designed to create an "Urban Renaissance" in Lowestoft, transforming the infrastructure and environmental image of Lowestoft's town centre and seafront.
Improvements include:
• development of high quality public spaces;
• enhancement of 79,936 sqm of public space;
• over 180 trees planted and new street furniture installed;
• refurbishment of eight prominent old buildings;
• new and refurbished commercial floor space
As a direct result of the scheme and partnership initiatives with the business community, 53 new businesses have been created, with 490 additional new jobs. Tourist numbers increased by 142,000 before the scheme was even completed.
Projects highlighted for the award include:
Royal Plain Fountains (Click here for more information)
Traffic Management and Environmental Improvements
Commercial Building Refurbishment Grants
Paul Moss, Project Manager of the Waveney Sunrise Scheme said "It's congratulations to all involved. Breheny's approach and drive to achieve was a major factor in a successful outcome".
With a circulation of 36,000, Coast Magazine "celebrates all that is unique about Britain's coastline". The judging panel for the awards included eight high-profile coastal experts, including Jonathan Shaw, minister for marine, landscape and rural affairs.