English coastal town reveals plans to become popular tourist destination with £10.4million attraction revamp
AN English coastal town has revealed plans to become a popular tourist destination.
£10.4million will be ploughed into the seaside location to give it a huge revamp and attract more people.
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Developers have teamed up with the District Council in Dover to revamp the area
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The public body wants to increase tourism and investment in the town
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Dover District Council plans to "boost regeneration and economic growth" and the body has teamed up with private contractors.
It has also decided to collaborate with developers to reinvigorate the area and make it "a place to live, work, visit, learn and invest".
The body has partnered up with Willmott Dixon and Milligan, as they seek to improve public areas.
Together, the companies intend to increase living areas in the town centre whilst bringing together developments that are for mixed-use.
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It will also include a potential public sector hub in the centre of town which will provide health and public services to those living there.
This comes as the historic town hall - called Maison Dieu - is set to reopen following a huge £10.4million restoration.
There is also ongoing construction at a number of sites across the town which includes The Bench Building.
The huge revamp is set to make the property a centre for business, education and for creatives in the area.
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Ongoing construction in the town also includes the new-look Market Square.
Nadeem Aziz - who is the Chief Executive of Dover District Council - explained the work will help Dover "realise its full potential as a thriving town centre".
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He explained: "We know how much potential Dover town centre has and we're already seeing this with projects such as the Maison Dieu and The Bench building.
"But there is so much more it has to offer and this work will help realise its full potential to create a thriving town centre.
"Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, and blending public and private sector investment will create a transformational masterplan to benefit the community."
The developers also gushed about the upcoming projects as they praised the potential opportunities the town will offer.
Stuart Harris is chief executive at Milligan and he exclaimed: "Dover's assets, like its coastline, history, and connectivity, make it a prime location for transformation.
"Working collaboratively with the council and local stakeholders, we will help shape its
next
chapter."
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Over £10million will be ploughed into the area
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The chief executive of the council wants the town to 'realise its full potential'
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The Market Square has already been given a new look
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