property Chobham Manor shortlist reduced to three Te council is planning to demolish the complex


New report deals blow to fresh Tropicana plans


A report by property consultant DTZ has dealt a blow to fresh plans for the redevelop- ment of the 75-year-old Tropicana building in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. Trop (WsM) is behind the latest bid to


bring the leisure complex back into use, but the report said the proposals had been based on “a number of uncertainties”. DTZ also said there was an “over-reli-


ance” on grant funding that may not be applicable, as well as a “significant under- estimate” of the costs involved. Details: http://lei.sr?a=w1l4B


Work starts on London regeneration scheme


A groundbreaking event has marked the start of construction work on the East Greenwich regeneration scheme in London, which is being delivered by Hadley Mace. Te developer is a joint venture between


Hadley Property Group and Mace and the scheme also involves the Royal Borough of Greenwich; the Homes and Community Agency; and London and Quadrant. A leisure facility with a gym, swimming


pool complex and a café is included among the proposed new community. Details: http://lei.sr?a=u0H5P


New Olympic Park corporation launches


The new London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) has opened, taking over responsibility for the regeneration of the Olympic Park and surrounding areas. Created using powers given to the mayor


of London under the Localism Act 2011, the body has assumed the duties of the Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC). A board has been appointed to the LLDC,


which includes Baroness Ford – chair of the OPLC and now chair of the new organisa- tion until the end of the 2012 Games. Details: http://lei.sr?a=Z6j0r


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The Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC) has whit- tled down the shortlist of developers competing for the contract to build east London’s new Chobham Manor neighbourhood. Late last year, OPLC con-


firmed that six bidders had been shortlisted in the race to deliver the first residential- led development at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. However, only three have


remained in the process: East Tames and Countryside Properties; Barratt Homes and Le Frak Organisation; and Taylor Wimpey and London and Quadrant. OPLC will now enter into “competitive dia-


Chobham Manor will be located adjacent to London’s Olympic Stadium “Te three shortlisted parties are all capable


logue” with the three bidders and it is expected a partner will be appointed by summer.


of creating a thriving family community,” said OPLC chief executive Andrew Altman. Details: http://lei.sr?a=i1T8r


Colwyn Bay pier funding bid rejected


Conwy County Borough Council’s proposals for the restoration of the Grade II-listed Victoria Pier in Colwyn Bay have been dealt a blow after a funding bid worth £4.9m was rejected. Aſter considering the local


authority’s application for support towards the project, the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) said it was “unable to support” the proposals. Jennifer Stewart, head of


HLF Wales, said the agency had been “impressed” by the vision for the pier and its Art Deco pavilion but couldn’t allocate funding. “Te quality of bids was exceptionally high


but, regretfully, we just didn’t have enough money to support all the applications we looked at on the day,” said Stewart. It comes aſter the council announced it had taken ownership of the pier with the help of the


Te local authority pulled out nearly eight years aſter agreeing the deal


Welsh Government as part of a multi-million pound regeneration of Colwyn Bay. However, a local campaign group has chal-


lenged Conwy Council’s announcement and insisted that the pier remains under the own- ership of Steve Hunt and Family. Details: http://lei.sr?a=O4j0c


New £1.5m industrial heritage fund launches


A £1.5m initiative has been launched by the Association of Independent Museums in part- nership with Biffa Award to support industrial heritage projects throughout the UK. The new National Heritage Landmarks Partnership Scheme is designed to establish a


Read Leisure Opportunities online: www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/digital


network of interpretation and education proj- ects showcasing industrial development. Biffa Award will contribute £500,000 each


year for three years towards projects that help revitalise derelict buildings and sites. Details: http://lei.sr?a=k2F5v


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