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RE: Sunderland Area Developments - St Mary's Way, Vaux, New Wear Bridge etc - Michael - 16 Nov 2016
An update on a £60million dual carriageway plan for Sunderland is being examined by city councillors next week. Following consultation in the spring, the update for Phase 3 of the Sunderland Strategic Transport Corridor (SSTC) will be presented at the city council’s cabinet meeting on Wednesday, November 23, from 2pm.
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/business/update-on-60m-road-plan-for-sunderland-due-to-be-presented-1-8241434
RE: Sunderland Area Developments - St Mary's Way, Vaux, New Wear Bridge etc - Michael - 24 Nov 2016
A plan to create a new family pub on the site of the former Dewhirst factory in Pennywell has been approved by council chiefs.
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/business/new-sunderland-pub-plan-approved-1-8254973
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Here's a first look at the new four-star hotel planned for Sunderland city centre.
Read more at: http://www.sunderlandecho.com/our-region/sunderland/first-look-at-sunderland-city-centre-s-new-four-star-hotel-1-8257187
RE: Sunderland Area Developments - St Mary's Way, Vaux, New Wear Bridge etc - Michael - 29 Nov 2016
Overhaul for roads around Sunderland's Nissan plant
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/our-region/sunderland/overhaul-for-roads-around-sunderland-s-nissan-plant-1-8262732
http://roads.highways.gov.uk/projects/a19-testos-and-downhill-lane-junction-improvements/
RE: Sunderland Area Developments - St Mary's Way, Vaux, New Wear Bridge etc - Andreos1 - 30 Nov 2016
(29 Nov 2016, 5:12 pm)Michael Overhaul for roads around Sunderland's Nissan plant
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/our-region/sunderland/overhaul-for-roads-around-sunderland-s-nissan-plant-1-8262732
http://roads.highways.gov.uk/projects/a19-testos-and-downhill-lane-junction-improvements/
It only seems two minutes since the last lot of works around Nissan and Downhill Lane. It was when the 50 and 56 were being diverted
RE: Sunderland Area Developments - St Mary's Way, Vaux, New Wear Bridge etc - Malarkey - 02 Dec 2016
(30 Nov 2016, 12:48 pm)Andreos1 It only seems two minutes since the last lot of works around Nissan and Downhill Lane. It was when the 50 and 56 were being diverted
There a video on the Chronicle Article of the plan for the A19 Downhill & Testos Roundabout,
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/a19-upgrade-multi-million-pound-12265899
RE: Sunderland Area Developments - St Mary's Way, Vaux, New Wear Bridge etc - Michael - 04 Dec 2016
In 2016 we were part of 2 final teams comprising of engineers and artists commissioned to design a £2.5m promontory for the Vaux site in Sunderland. We were chosen along with Catherine Bertola out of a shortlist of 25 designers and artists by global firm Cundall, to work with them on developing an ambitious project to celebrate the end of an imaginary keel line starting 390m (the length of the Naess Crusader, the last and longest ship to be built on the site) away at a propeller sculpture in Keel Square and ending 30m off a cliff edge overlooking the Wear. Our proposal was for a promenade aand outdoor space on the top level with a habitable gallery and commercial space over 4 floors. Sadly our concept was not selected to be taken forward but we look forward to further proposals. A description of the design process taken from our submission follows:
http://www.raskl.co.uk/vaux-promontory/
Shame they missed out, it looks really good.
RE: Sunderland Area Developments - St Mary's Way, Vaux, New Wear Bridge etc - Michael - 06 Dec 2016
16/02056/HY4 | HYBRID APPLICATION Outline planning application is for demolition of existing buildings and creation of a leisure-led mixed use development on 8.3 hectares of land to the west of Whitburn Road and north of Dykelands Road. The proposed development includes change of use of open space and development incorporating Use Classes D1, D2 & Sui Generis uses (amusement centre and/ or privately managed park and/ or funfair); A1 (maximum of 2000 square metres), A2, A3, A4 & A5; and C1 (Hotel) & C3 (up to 279 residential units), along with associated landscaping and public realm improvements and stopping up of highways. Detailed planning application is for first phase of infrastructure works including improvements to access roads and change of use of open space to public car park to the north of Dykelands Road. | Land And Buildings To The West Of Whitburn Road And North Of Dykelands Road Sunderland
http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=OG0TDPBBK7100
I really hope this goes ahead, Seaburn is desperate for something like this, they've had to amend it about 4 times because of complaints from local residents so hopefully this time, they allow it!.
RE: Sunderland Area Developments - St Mary's Way, Vaux, New Wear Bridge etc - Michael - 09 Dec 2016
Update on the Sunderland Strategic Transport Corridor phase 3
From page 7/8 of the below report. The Sunderland Strategic Transport Corridor route has been confirmed with a planning application to be submitted next month:
http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/Committ...ctNJFf55vVA%3d
RE: Sunderland Area Developments - St Mary's Way, Vaux, New Wear Bridge etc - Michael - 10 Dec 2016
Work on the centrepiece of Sunderland's new River Wear bridge is almost finished. The team building the crossing has been working around the clock to construct two tusk-like structures inside the cofferdam in the river, which will support the bridge’s 105 metre-high pylon.
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/work-on-star-section-of-new-sunderland-bridge-nears-completion-1-8282819
The pylon should be arriving in January to be put in place.
Edit:
A video of the pylon at Victor Buyck Steel Construction.
http://sendvid.com/a2hep61q
RE: Sunderland Area Developments - St Mary's Way, Vaux, New Wear Bridge etc - Michael - 13 Dec 2016
Work has now started on the first set of office buildings on the VAUX site.... only 17 years after the brewery shut!
Edit:
A symbolic new landmark that will stand at the tip of Sunderland’s Keel Line will be unveiled to the public at a consultation event today. The Launch – a giant metal structure that will project over the cliff-edge of the Vaux site and span down onto land by the riverside – will create an instantly recognisable landmark that will also become a focal point for activities and events.
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/new-sunderland-landmark-on-vaux-site-to-be-unveiled-to-the-public-today-1-8286769
Can't share the photo's of it so you'll have to open the link.
In fairness could be better BUT better than nothing.
RE: Sunderland Area Developments - St Mary's Way, Vaux, New Wear Bridge etc - Michael - 16 Dec 2016
Here Wear Go! Centrepiece of new bridge sets sail for Sunderland
It's on the way! The giant A-frame pylon that will form the centrepiece of Sunderland’s new Wear Crossing has begun its journey to the city.
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/business/here-wear-go-centrepiece-of-new-bridge-sets-sail-for-sunderland-1-8292099
Edit: Supposedly it's not arriving until January 2017.
Couple of time-lapses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXFSeE8dYuQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NOQqK8pAaY
RE: Sunderland Area Developments - St Mary's Way, Vaux, New Wear Bridge etc - Michael - 17 Dec 2016
Sunderland’s Seaburn Centre leisure facility is to close in just over three months’ time, it has been announced. Council bosses say that the site, which has been earmarked as being part of a huge redevelopment project, is “no longer commercially viable” to keep open in the short-term. The centre has been run in recent times by Everyone Active on behalf of the council.
It is no longer commercially viable to keep the centre open on a short-term basis and, therefore, it will close to the public on Sunday, March 26, 2017.
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/time-runs-out-for-sunderland-s-seaburn-centre-1-8290006
RE: Sunderland Area Developments - St Mary's Way, Vaux, New Wear Bridge etc - Michael - 04 Jan 2017
Investment in Sunderland reaches £1.5billion milestone
Investment in Sunderland has topped £1.5billion, with a series of major infrastructure projects set to transform the face of the city over the next seven years.
Sunderland Business Partnership has been collating the level of investment ploughed into the city since last year, and with new projects such as The Launch – the new promontory to be built on the Vaux site; the extension of The Bridges shopping centre; and further plans to improve the Cultural Quarter, with the restoration of The Londonderry pub, the cumulative total has reached a new milestone figure.
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/our-region/sunderland/investment-in-sunderland-reaches-1-5billion-milestone-1-8315369
RE: Sunderland Area Developments - St Mary's Way, Vaux, New Wear Bridge etc - Michael - 06 Jan 2017
The Pylon for the new bridge is just passing past Norwich at the minute, should be arriving tomorrow, if anyone wants pictures...
http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:1/centery:53/zoom:9 - then search for En Avant 10.
RE: Sunderland Area Developments - St Mary's Way, Vaux, New Wear Bridge etc - cbma06 - 06 Jan 2017
(06 Jan 2017, 10:54 am)Michael The Pylon for the new bridge is just passing past Norwich at the minute, should be arriving tomorrow, if anyone wants pictures...
http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:1/centery:53/zoom:9 - then search for En Avant 10.
at present it states arrival time into Sunderland is 11am tomorrow.
RE: Sunderland Area Developments - St Mary's Way, Vaux, New Wear Bridge etc - Michael - 06 Jan 2017
(06 Jan 2017, 4:41 pm)cbma06 at present it states arrival time into Sunderland is 11am tomorrow.
I might have a pop down, if i can, if not it'll be next week.
RE: Sunderland Area Developments - St Mary's Way, Vaux, New Wear Bridge etc - Michael - 07 Jan 2017
Update, the boat is about to pass Whitby at 9.50am, on schedule to arrive at Sunderland, not sure if it's heading straight down to the new bridge area or stopping in the docks until Monday.
RE: Sunderland Area Developments - St Mary's Way, Vaux, New Wear Bridge etc - Michael - 18 Jan 2017
Historic Pullman Lodge carriages set to depart from Sunderland seafront
The coaches have been a part of the city’s seafront for more than 30 years, but could be set to depart Seaburn as part of a redevelopment scheme.
Sunderland City Council, which owns the former hotel and restaurant site, has indicated the coaches could now be destined for Kent, as no one in the region has expressed interest in them.
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/our-region/sunderland/historic-pullman-lodge-carriages-set-to-depart-from-sunderland-seafront-1-8338951
I'm quite gutted tbh, but we need to get rid of them because of the development of the seafront, which Seaburn needs...
Hopefully the Seaburn Centre is next and the Amusements follow after.
Glad to see the council taking the redevelopment seriously.
RE: Sunderland Area Developments - St Mary's Way, Vaux, New Wear Bridge etc - Michael - 18 Jan 2017
Also i spotted this on the Siglion site for Seaburn...
The 4* Marriott hotel could be complemented by a 3* boutique or aparthotel operator, and we see commercial potential to develop some additional niche specialist shops. Combining this with the new café-bars and restaurants and quality leisure attractions, both indoor and outdoor, making Seaburn an all year round leisure destination.
I didn't know a Marriott hotel was proposed to for Seaburn, this will be great for the area.
http://siglion.co.uk/our-developments/seaburn/
RE: Sunderland Area Developments - St Mary's Way, Vaux, New Wear Bridge etc - Tom - 18 Jan 2017
(18 Jan 2017, 3:35 pm)Michael Also i spotted this on the Siglion site for Seaburn...
The 4* Marriott hotel could be complemented by a 3* boutique or aparthotel operator, and we see commercial potential to develop some additional niche specialist shops. Combining this with the new café-bars and restaurants and quality leisure attractions, both indoor and outdoor, making Seaburn an all year round leisure destination.
I didn't know a Marriott hotel was proposed to for Seaburn, this will be great for the area.
http://siglion.co.uk/our-developments/seaburn/
There is already one in Seaburn isn't there?