Striking new images have been revealed to show how a successful £20m bid to the Levelling Up Fund could transform South Tyneside.
Artist's impressions issued by South Tyneside Council show how South Shields town centre and riverside could look if the projects receive the cash boost. New college facilities, a redeveloped Customs House and a cultural quarter lie at the heart of the multimillion-pound bid, which also includes a flagship centre of excellence at the pioneering Holborn Renewable Energy Network.
The authority said the combined three-part submission aims to boost footfall and visitor numbers, foster creativity and culture and provide residents with the skills to capitalise on opportunities in the green economy. The redevelopment of the Customs House could add new classrooms and a rehearsal space, as well as an outdoor performance area, while student accommodation would be created at the campus, as part of Tyne Coast College’s relocation into the town centre.
