Harbour regeneration programme launched

2000s

The regeneration of the harbour area began in the early 2000s, with public investment in the waterfront, new paving, seating, planting and the infrastructure that would support private investment in restaurants and cafes. The regeneration transformed the harbour from a neglected area into an attractive destination, and the success of the project became a model for coastal town renewal. The programme demonstrated the potential of the harbour as a cultural and leisure destination.