Regeneration of Worthing’s derelict Aquarena site

You are no doubt already aware of the proposals for a £40million redevelopment of the derelict Aquarena building on Brighton Road. The site has been empty since April 2013 and has been designated a key regeneration site in Worthing Borough Council’s core strategy. This development is Phase 2 of the Masterplan for this site to pay for the fantastic new Splashpoint swimming and leisure facility.

Roffey Homes are proposing to rejuvenate the site to create a quality landmark development that will be a positive sign of Worthing’s prosperity as a vibrant town and tourist destination, helping to stimulate growth and attract further investment. It would include 147 new homes (a third of which will be affordable or low-cost), open public spaces, a new 77-space public car park for Splashpoint and seafront users, and a rejuvenated seafront area both surrounding the site and extending westwards
past Beach House Gardens.

The project will generate additional business for shops, cafés, restaurants and other small businesses on nearby Brighton Road and across the town, both during and post-construction. The three-year construction is expected to support as many as 100 new jobs at any one time, with around half going to local workers who in turn will spend their earnings in the town.

A number of local business people have already expressed their support. Restaurateur Andy Sparsis says, “the development would be good news for shops, cafés and restaurants,” and hotelier Michael Clinch says, “I’m glad Roffey Homes is willing to invest to support Worthing’s economy”.

Roffey Homes would really value the support of businesses and their staff from across the town that would benefit from the development.

To formally register your support, visit the council’s planning website http://planning.adur-worthing.gov.uk/online-applications/  and use the application number AWDM/1636/14