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/busin...-1-8241434

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/busin...-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...-1-8257187

Overhaul for roads around Sunderland's Nissan plant

http://www.sunderlandecho.com/our-region...-1-8262732

http://roads.highways.gov.uk/projects/a1...rovements/

(29 Nov 2016, 5:12 pm)Michael wrote Overhaul for roads around Sunderland's Nissan plant

http://www.sunderlandecho.com/our-region...-1-8262732

http://roads.highways.gov.uk/projects/a1...rovements/

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

(30 Nov 2016, 12:48 pm)Andreos1 wrote 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/nort...d-12265899

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.

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-appl...ab=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!.

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

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-...-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

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-s...-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.

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/busin...-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

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-...-1-8290006

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...-1-8315369

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...:53/zoom:9 - then search for En Avant 10.

(06 Jan 2017, 10:54 am)Michael wrote 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...:53/zoom:9 - then search for En Avant 10.

at present it states arrival time into Sunderland is 11am tomorrow.

(06 Jan 2017, 4:41 pm)cbma06 wrote 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.

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.

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...-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.

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/

(18 Jan 2017, 3:35 pm)Michael wrote 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?

(18 Jan 2017, 3:51 pm)Tom wrote There is already one in Seaburn isn't there?

Wait, there is... i forgot, shows how much i take notice haha

Unless they want to move it? but i doubt that haha

(18 Jan 2017, 3:53 pm)Michael wrote Wait, there is... i forgot, shows how much i take notice haha

Unless they want to move it? but i doubt that haha

Thought so haha

(18 Jan 2017, 3:57 pm)Tom wrote Thought so haha

If they are planning to move the hotel to a better place in Seaburn throughout the development then good for them, means bigger and better rooms and facilities.


I think i read a while back, there was a hotel planned in with the development... hopefully it's a Marriot redevelopment but i doubt it.

Pylon begins to move into place as New Wear Crossing takes shape

The magnificent centrepiece of Sunderland’s new bridge has arrived on-site. The massive pylon, which will form the heart of the structure, set off from Port of Sunderland this morning to travel the three miles up-stream to the construction site at Pallion.

http://www.sunderlandecho.com/our-region...-1-8341170



Arrived early this morning in the dark, this was due to the height of the river, they wanted the public to see it but with it being so dark they didn't want people to see it so didn't tell anyone.

I emailed Siglion about Seaburn about when the development etc will start and have they got any final plans, i got this reply:


Dear Michael

Firstly many thanks for your enquiry. The Seaburn scheme is currently in for planning, with a decision hopefully being reached in Spring this year, March/April. This planning application is only an outline application which, if approved will set the parameters for the future development. The only element of the application that is detailed is a new car park on Dykelands Road. There is no detail design of the buildings as part of the application.

Once an outline permission is secured, detailed design work will start on the various phases, residential and leisure. It is therefore unlikely that construction of the buildings will start until the end of 2017/early 2018. Work on the infrastructure, including the new car park may begin slightly earlier.


Slightly disappointed that we won't see any work start on the buildings soon.


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We are looking to see what place making activities could happen on the site whilst building works are yet to start. Some of these activities could then become longer term as well within any new development. In the next stages of our engagement with the local stakeholders we will be looking to hold some workshops to develop these ideas further and we will keep you posted on this should you wish to participate. 

During the engagement process we have always tried to be clear about what we believe we could deliver as part of the development. The outline application that has been submitted sets the parameters and whilst the kind of uses that you are suggesting below could be incorporated, we have highlighted the unlikeliness of trying to deliver a leisure pool or ice rink facility as part of a long term sustainable development, due to the very high running costs of such a facility which could not be financed by public funds. Sunderland City Council has spent £11m completing the Washington Leisure Centre and of course Sunderland is also home to the only Olympic size swimming pool as well in the region. For Seaburn we do need to attract private investment that will help deliver a long term sustainable development. Leisure is very much at the centre of the development, with something for everyone to enjoy, 365 days a year.

We will keep you posted about the place making workshops. Any further queries please do let me know.

£90million manufacturing park for Sunderland and South Tyneside moves closer

Read more at: http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/90mil...-1-8375894

If anyone is interested and want's pictures.....

The stunning centrepiece of Sunderland's New Wear Crossing will be lifted into position tomorrow morning. The operation to begin lifting the 100metre high central pylon will begin at about 8am.

Read more at: http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/next-...-1-8379065

Planning app is in:

17/00197/LP3 | Sunderland Strategic Transport Corridor, Stage 3: Construction of a 2.15km dual carriageway between the southern bridge head of the new Wear Crossing and St Mary's Roundabout; including associated street lighting, landscaping, retaining walls, demolition of a number of buildings and stopping up of some existing accesses. | Land Between Southern Bridge Head Of New Wear Crossing To Saint Marys Roundabout City Centre Sunderland


http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/online-appl...ab=summary&keyVal=OKPDJQBB00Q00

http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/PlanDM/Stre...No=1049198&PDF=true&content=obj.pdf


Info by Sup.sup on Skyscrapercity


Edit:

Seems bus stops are proposed to, be interesting to see if any services do go down the new road.

17/00237/DEM | Demolition of main buildings and accomodation block. Site to be levelled, top soiled and grassed. | The Pullman Lodge Whitburn Road Sunderland SR6 8AA


Gutted, Seaburn won't be the same without it!

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Update on Seaburn: https://shapingsunderland.files.wordpres...-final.pdf


Thanks to SupSup from Skyscrapercity for sharing this information

*looks around, quickly posts and dodges back out*

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nort...l-12646979

Plans for new road submitted.