East Bank District
A new riverfront residential community will emerge in the City Centre on the east bank of the river.
Future development will extend and connect to the existing Victoria and Maindee neighbourhoods centred around Corporation Road.
New views and connections to the river will be created and a continuous waterfront promenade will transform the eastern edge of the Usk.
The Rugby Club, existing communities and new developments will be able to access the City Centre via the new footbridge and cycle bridge.
Work on Phase 1 of development is expected to start on site during 2007.
Rodney Parade:
- A new riverfront residential community is planned for the east bank of the river.
- The £50 million project will include the construction of 480 residential units along the river edge.
- The Welsh Assembly Government has selected George Wimpey as the preferred developer of the residential units.
- A safe and inviting pedestrian promenade along the waterfront will pass through the new riverside development and link with a wider network of paths and parks.
- Empty and derelict buildings between Town Bridge and George Street Bridge have been demolished to make way for the new redevelopment.
- The vacant Arts College building will be refurbished and converted for new housing.
