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Seafront Regeneration Project

The fabulous coastline and golden beaches at Roker and Seaburn are among the city's best features. To inform the future direction of the seafront a city wide public consultation was undertaken between 16 February and 3 April 2009 to find out what the people who live in, work in and visit Sunderland feel should be the vision for the future of the seafront. The results of this consultation - contained in the Seafront Consultation Findings Report - have informed the development a draft Seafront Regeneration Strategy, and a more detailed masterplan for Marine Walk.

Roker Beach. Displays a larger version of this image in a new browser windowThe Seafront Regeneration Strategy is an overarching document to guide the development of Seaburn and Roker seafront. Lighthouse at sunset. Displays a larger version of this image in a new browser windowThe strategy identifies four main character areas which are Ocean Park; Seaburn Promenade; Cliff Park and Recreation Park; and Marine Walk.

The Marine Walk Masterplan aims to revive Roker's rich cultural heritage by taking inspiration from its unique and distinctive built heritage and natural environment. Proposals include creating new events spaces, lighting key features and providing more educational and retail facilities.

The draft Strategy and Masterplan underwent public consultation between 8 August and 18 September 2009.  Following the consultation period the documents were amended as necessary. The documents were adopted by the city council as planning and investment guidance for Seaburn and Roker seafront in February 2010.

Project update

Artist's impression of proposed improvements to Holey Rock Corner using Sea Change funding. Displays a larger version of this image in a new browser windowSunderland City Council has been successful in a bid to the Commission of Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) Sea Change fund. £1 million has been awarded, which with £500,000 match funding from the council, will allow the delivery of the first phase of the Marine Walk Masterplan. The plans for Marine Walk include the creation of events spaces, the development of a heritage trail, installation of a lighting scheme, creation of an education space and an artwork gateway to the Grade II Listed Roker Pier. Many of these ideas were generated by members of the public who took part in consultations earlier in 2009.Artists' impression of a lighting scheme at Marine Walk. Displays a larger version of this image in a new browser window

Area Committees have allocated funding to allow improvements to the public space at Seaburn seafront. Improvements will include new street furniture such as seating and litter bins. In addition £16,000 in funding has been allocated by North Area Committee to install Vehicle Activated Signs along Whitburn Road.