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Council reveals regeneration masterplan for Mere and Oliver's Mount - COMMENT ON THIS STORY
EXTREME and conventional sports and healthy living are at the centre of Scarborough Council's proposals for the regeneration of one of the jewels in the borough's crown.
The authority yesterday revealed its masterplan for the future of the Mere and Oliver's Mount.
The plans include provision for an ambitious new sports attraction – possibly a surf or ski dome or a water park as well as the creation of a "healthy living route" – with provision for running and cycling – and a visitor centre.
Council chiefs hope to create a "green corridor" from the development at Middle Deepdale into the town, as well as commercial developments, including a possible extreme sports centre and hotel.
Cllr Derek Bastiman, the authority's portfolio holder for regeneration, strategic planning and community development, admitted the area's potentially was not currently fully exploited.
He said: "Our aim from the outset has been to bring the Mere and Oliver's Mount into popular use and secure the future of one of Scarborough's finest but under-utilised assets.
"This is the first step in what will inevitably be a medium to long-term project. The masterplan forms the platform from which the scheme can be progressed and funding and development partners can be engaged."
Other potential projects identified in the masterplan include provision for sports including angling, the creation of eco-lodges, which would be supported by renewable energy sources such as solar power and wind turbines, and a wildlife zone.
The projects would be a mixture of council-led schemes and privately funded enterprises.
Cllr Jane Mortimer, portfolio holder for property, housing and public health, said: "The masterplan represents a good mix of uses which should meet the needs of the community and visitors to the town while retaining the natural beauty of the area but ensuring its viability as a sustainable venture.
"Those involved in bringing the project together have listened to and incorporated the views expressed through consultations and we hope the final masterplan reflects this while presenting an exciting opportunity for the borough."
A report outlining steps to move the project forward will prepared for the authority's cabinet in early spring.
The masterplan and feasibility study are now available on the council's website – www.scarborough.gov.uk/ regeneration.
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