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f A vision of the Regis Centre site
Seafront's look unveiled
THIS could be a view of Bognor Regis seafront in four years. Work could start on the modern building in summer 2018. It is one of two initial designs which Arun District Council has commissioned for the Regis Centre site. It was shown to councillors on Wednesday as they approved continuing with the council's proposals for the key seafront location to regenerate the town. They agreed to spend ÂŁ260,000 on feasibility studies to see if the ideas are realistic. The illustration, and a more traditional design pictured on page four, has been created to show the possibilities of the
initiative by the council. It is considering acting as the developer of the land which it owns. Arun director of planning and economic regeneration Karl Roberts said in a report to councillors on Wednesday night the two images showed a possible view across the Place St Maur areas towards the seafront. "It is important to stress that these images illustrate what a scheme could look like, not what it will look like," he said. "Overall, the proposals as a package represent a very exciting opportunity for the town. The potential benefits for the town of undertaking these developments
are significant. However, it is important that any steps forward be based on sound financial and business sense." He received unanimous backing from councillors for the studies for the redevelopment of the seafront location. For the Regis Centre, the council wants to improve the Alexandra Theatre and provide a gallery space, multi-functional space and other related activities. The cost is likely to be ÂŁ10m or more. Knocking down the centre and the neighbouring pub would enable a new theatre to be built but the cost would probably double, Mr Roberts warned. The Regis pub would be demolished to create a landmark building with at least
one visitor attraction, flats and at least one restaurant. New pubs, small shops and catering units as well as space for a small family attraction are also envisaged. An 80-bed hotel is also wanted by pub operator Whitbread, which has 30 years left on its lease - and this could be built on the south-east corner of the centre's car park. Redeveloping the Hothamton car park off Queensway was also included in the studies. That could be completed in 2020. Turn to page four
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