Play – the park will feature several play areas.
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There’ ll be something for everyone as they explore the different areas of the park and it will really set the scene for our world-class events programme in the future. leisure, workspace and retail.
The blueprint for regeneration in the area, called Tees Central, includes a reimagined High Street, town-centre living opportunities and the redevelopment of Tees Marshalling Yards into a new community at the centre of the Tees Valley.
Councillor Richard Eglington, cabinet member for regeneration and housing at Stockton Council, said:“ Stockton Waterfront urban park will be a nationally recognisable new space for the borough’ s residents and visitors.
“ We are in the final stages of construction and subject to this timeline being met, we are very excited to be able to welcome people to the park in June.
“ This is about repurposing Stockton to make it fit for the future and the exciting opportunities that will come from a development like this. The town will have more leisure space and more working space, as well as a retail presence, which is set to increase footfall.
“ There’ ll be something for everyone as they explore the different areas of the park and it will really set the scene for our world-class events programme in the future.
“ This project is a unique opportunity to drive further change in the area and we have big plans to ensure Stockton is a place where people want to live, work and visit, now and in the future.”
The opening sends a strong signal to
the investment community: Stockton Council delivers on ambition.
Stockton Waterfront has moved from demolition through construction to completion, with appointed contractor Esh Construction handing over the site followed by final safety testing, accessibility fitouts and landscaping works.
A1305 Riverside Road will reopen shortly after the Armed Forces Day celebrations, allowing access and connectivity across the waterfront and town centre.
What’ s there? Stockton Waterfront is a unique and innovative space, giving the area exactly what it needs for future development and longevity.
The oval lawn will provide a flexible event space with a range of different uses and opportunities, while also providing facilities for families to enjoy on a day-today basis.
An impressive amphitheatre forms a large terrace on the riverside, creating a curved eating area with a focus on a space for a central stage directly in front of the water.
A large, 55-metre land bridge will allow people to walk from the High Street straight to the riverside uninterrupted. Riverside Road has also been realigned to tunnel under the land bridge and has been reduced to a single carriageway in each direction.
Finkle Square, the main arrival point from the High Street, combines the urban park with the existing streetscape. The square includes seating, heritage features and further space for pop-up retail and other events.
Plants and gardens will be an attraction of their own, with seasonal variations including colourful displays during the summer months. The Finkle Garden area will also offer a more intimate setting, including a quiet garden space and views of the river.
Three play parks offer children of all ages and abilities a space to enjoy. The feature play area showcases two timber towers with tube slides snaking down to the ground, all inspired by previous heritage influences of the town.
Finally, five shelters will allow visitors to take cover from the elements and are adapted to support pop-up food and drink opportunities, along with a toilet block including Changing Places facilities.
Great things are happening in Stockton-on-Tees. Find out why it’ s such a fantastic place to live, work and enjoy at investstocktonontees. co. uk.
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