South East Thurrock Master Plan published
20 November 2009
Thurrock Thames Gateway Development Corporation confirms the
publication of the South East Thurrock Master Plan.
The Master Plan proposes an expansion of the Port of Tilbury,
the reconnection of Tilbury to the riverside, improved leisure
facilities, a regional park and new publicly accessible open space
at Tilbury Marshes and a new public square in the centre of
Chadwell St Mary.
The publication coincides with release by the Government for
public consultation of the National Policy Statement on Ports which
seeks to ensure that UK ports remain competitive whilst securing
good design. These accord with the Master Plan.
The Master Plan proposals would see the Port of Tilbury move
some of its quayside activities to other land near the Port. This
will help to retain existing jobs and to create new ones.
This will also enable the implementation of the Tilbury Riverfront
proposals which will provide approximately 800 new homes, shops,
open space and improved connections to Tilbury Fort.
Bata Industrial Estate will be redeveloped and the Bata Shoe
Company’s listed buildings restored. The original 1933 factory
complex is in a poor state of repair. Guidance is provided for the
re-use and regeneration of this important estate. The redevelopment
will provide new homes and jobs and will secure the long term
future of the buildings.
Mucking Country Park will provide a recreational area open from
dawn until dusk, with access suitable for people of a wide range of
physical ability. Key attractions will include walks,
educational facilities for local children and hides from which to
watch the many different bird species that use the surrounding
area.
A Development Corporation spokesperson said: “We are delighted
to announce the publication of the South East Thurrock Master Plan,
which not only provides additional jobs but also provides a new
regional park and enables the towns and villages of the area to
thrive.
“The historic link to the River Thames enjoyed in Tilbury will
be re-established and will provide a new riverfront development of
homes, shops and leisure facilities.”
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A copy of the Master Plan will be available at Tilbury Library,
alternatively please visit our website www.thurrocktgdc.org.uk
Please contact Lawrence Luketa on 01708 899389 or Lawrence.luketa@thurrocktgdc.org.uk
for any additional information.
