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10/06/2015
Muse Reveals Plans For Town Centre
Muse Development's will reveal regeneration plans for a town centre in North East England at a public consultation.
South Tyneside Council and Muse will reveal the next phase for South Shield's town centre as part of the council's £100 million 365 plan.
The public will be provided an opportunity to find out more about the development of a new transport interchange and changes to the road network.
Discussions have already taken place with Metro operator Nexus, the Hackney Carriage Association and private taxi operators.
The South Shields 365 plan includes improvements to shopping, leisure and travel.
The second phase of development will build upon on-going work including The Word, the region's cultural venue.
Improvements are also being made to the adjacent Market Place.
Council Leader Iain Malcolm said: "The development of a new transport interchange in South Shields is a fundamental part of our 365 masterplan and vision for the town centre.
"The integrated facility would bring together a new bus interchange and relocated, refurbished Metro station, improving the sense of arrival and connectivity for visitors.
"With the first phase of the 365 plan well underway, there has been significant work alongside Nexus and our other partners behind the scenes to develop the plans for this bespoke hub which aims to deliver the best possible transport public transport links for our town centre."
Development Director at Muse, David Wells, said: "We are delighted to reveal the proposals for the second phase of our redevelopment work in South Shields.
"We feel that the new transport interchange and travel plan will revolutionise the town, making it far more accessible and safer for pedestrians.
"We want more people to visit South Shields and this development will enable this.
"There will be improvements in the connections to the Riverside and Foreshore areas, making the town centre a more pleasant environment in which to visit and shop."
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South Tyneside Council and Muse will reveal the next phase for South Shield's town centre as part of the council's £100 million 365 plan.
The public will be provided an opportunity to find out more about the development of a new transport interchange and changes to the road network.
Discussions have already taken place with Metro operator Nexus, the Hackney Carriage Association and private taxi operators.
The South Shields 365 plan includes improvements to shopping, leisure and travel.
The second phase of development will build upon on-going work including The Word, the region's cultural venue.
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Improvements are also being made to the adjacent Market Place.
Council Leader Iain Malcolm said: "The development of a new transport interchange in South Shields is a fundamental part of our 365 masterplan and vision for the town centre.
"The integrated facility would bring together a new bus interchange and relocated, refurbished Metro station, improving the sense of arrival and connectivity for visitors.
"With the first phase of the 365 plan well underway, there has been significant work alongside Nexus and our other partners behind the scenes to develop the plans for this bespoke hub which aims to deliver the best possible transport public transport links for our town centre."
Development Director at Muse, David Wells, said: "We are delighted to reveal the proposals for the second phase of our redevelopment work in South Shields.
"We feel that the new transport interchange and travel plan will revolutionise the town, making it far more accessible and safer for pedestrians.
"We want more people to visit South Shields and this development will enable this.
"There will be improvements in the connections to the Riverside and Foreshore areas, making the town centre a more pleasant environment in which to visit and shop."
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