PRESS RELEASE : £20 million Levelling Up transformation for North Portsmouth [January 2023]
The press release issued by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities on 17 January 2023.
North Portsmouth is the gateway to the city, harbour, and the wider region. Now, over £20 million from the Levelling Up Fund will regenerate this area of the city.
UK’s longest urban park
The Linear Park will:
- connect the West of Portsmouth to the Eastern edge
- include enhanced cycling and walking facilities
Investing in Hilsea Lido
The levelling up investment will redevelop the lido to include:
- good quality changing facilities
- children’s water play
- event space
- spectator areas
Portsmouth International Port
Portsmouth International Port offers more destinations to Europe than any other UK port. Building on this success, the redevelopment will let the port manage an estimated 250,000 extra passengers a year.
The new port terminal will also include:
- an exclusive cruise lounge
- a new check-in area
- a sky garden
With these works passengers will be able to enjoy a modern and accessible port.
Councillor Gerald Vernon-Jackson, Leader of Portsmouth City Council:
This development is fantastic news for the city, providing employment opportunities and promoting Portsmouth’s offer as the UK’s leading marine and maritime city. We expect the improved facilities to kick start further investment in the city, from hotel capacity to an increase in tourism spending. We are proud of our position as the UK’s most successful local authority owned port, and this new extension will see the port go from strength to strength.
