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Press Release 24th July 2010 Embargoed until mid-day – 24th July 2010 Brewers Quay Plans Redevelopment to Deliver Excellence for 2012 Weymouth’s top visitor complex, Brewers Quay, is on the brink of major development plans as part of a change of ownership. An exciting new scheme is being developed for this historic local landmark that will see the site sensitively converted into an up-market complex housing hotel, specialist retail outlets, restaurants, bars and apartments. The major investment planned will enable much of the buildings fabric to be refurbished and upgraded to retain its heritage features. The Weymouth Museum, with its extensive collection of local historical artefacts will be given permanent residence in the new facilities along with a dedicated museum shop and café. Not only will the complex deliver increased employment for the area, it will also raise the standards of facilities available to the local community and visitors. This inspiring and prestigious project will help transform the face of Weymouth, delivering gold standard facilities in time for the 2012 Olympics. There will be a public exhibition of the outline proposals on view inside Brewers Quay from Thursday 5th to Saturday 7th August where local residents and businesses are encouraged to view and comment on the scheme before a detailed planning application is submitted. Subject to receiving planning approval, the development of Brewers Quay will start early in 2011. Ends. |
