Construction work has started at Carter's Quay, a development of 161 new build to rent homes in Poole.

Cllr Philip Broadhead, Deputy Leader BCP Council and Portfolio Holder for Development, Growth and Regeneration and Sarah Longthorpe, Director or Regeneration, BCP Council, together with dignitaries from BCP Council, Ward Councillors for Hamworthy and senior staff at Inland Homes, were in attendance to celebrate kick-starting the rejuvenation of the area.

Situated between the bridges on the waterfront at Hamworthy, the Council's acquisition of the Carters Quay scheme forms part of BCP's wider regeneration programme, investing in Poole to create a healthy, vibrant environment where people can live and work, and businesses can thrive.


Cllr Philip Broadhead, Deputy Leader BCP Council and Portfolio Holder for Development, Growth and Regeneration comments: "Regenerating Poole at pace is one of the top headlines in our Big Plan, and here we are getting started on site with exactly the sort of vibrant scheme that this waterfront deserves.

"We said we would deliver much needed homes for the community and ensure they contribute towards our wider promise to revitalize Poole. The opportunity to provide a mixed-use scheme of new homes and hospitality and retail opportunities really hits the bullseye, as we help create one of the best coastal places in the world in which to live, work, invest and play.

"I look forward to spotting the crane in the sky when I’m in the town over the next few months and seeing this priority area for our regeneration plans progress."

BCP FuturePlaces the council's newly-created Urban Regeneration Company has been working closely with specialist house builder and brownfield developer, Inland Homes, advising on design and place making aspects with the mutually shared aim of completing a high quality and sustainable development with enhanced waterfront promenade and public realm at this important quayside location.