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Private Sector Presentations for the future of the Princess Promenade and Banjo

Steve Parrock – Chief ExecutiveDavid White – Senior Development Surveyor

www.torbaydevelopmentagency.co.uk

Introduction

• Overview• The evolution of the Promenade and Banjo• The condition of the Promenade and Banjo• Previous Public Consultation Events• Presentations by Private Sector Developers• Questions & Answers


Evolution of the Promenade and Banjo

• The promenade has evolved from the 1900’s to the 1960’s.



• Plan from the 1930’s showing a promenade but no banjo

• The 1950’s and 1960’s addition is shown dotted



• The 1930’s promenade, with no banjo



• In the 1950’s the promenade was widened and a single level semi-circle added

• The two tier platform know as the Banjo was added in the 1960’s


The Condition of the Promenade and Banjo

• The problems are associated with the 1950’s and 1960’s additions

• Concrete spalling

• Exposing reinforcement bars

• These are also corroding

• Closed in 2006



• The limitations in its design and construction are typical for its age

• Concrete in a marine environment

• Not designed for vehicles

• Deck needs completely replacing



• Concrete spalling, crumbling into the sea

• The columns need cathodic protection



• The 1960’s banjo needs repairing

• Supporting columns also cathodic protection


Summary of Previous Public Consultation

• February 2008: Previous Mayor’s Vision launched, including ideas for Princess Promenade and private sector investment

• 2008 – 2010: TDA received several proposals for Princess Promenade, mostly too large & inappropriate

• February 2010: TDA and Nicholas James Group presented outline proposals to Tormohun Community Partnership

• May 2010: Nicholas James Group presented revised proposals to Tormohun Community Partnership

• February 2011: TDA updated Torquay Town Centre Community Partnership



• May 2011: The new Mayor stipulates no development on the Promenade between the Pavilion and the theatre

• July 2011: Full Council agree to investigate a Council funded repairing option with an envisaged life of 25 years (i.e. to 2036)

– Estimated cost £3m– Annual cost to the Council for 25 years is £225,000– TDA asked to continue searching for private sector investment and wider

regeneration of the area.

• September 2011: Presentation of outline proposals to elected Council members



• September 2011: report to Full Council confirming repairs will cost £3m and recommending approval to proceed. Decision to spend deferred – rescheduled for October 2011

• Mayor requests both developers present to public before October Council meeting

• In summary, the promenade is our shop window and it needs to be befitting of a leading resort. It plays an important role in our tourism economy which remains extremely weak and vulnerable.

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