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Latest images revealed for Temple Island plans
The ‘bridge to nowhere’ is visible in the background of one of the latest images depicting a future vision for Temple Island.
Almost exactly eight years since the £11.3m Brock’s Bridge was named, the derelict patch of land by Temple Meads that was once earmarked as a location for the Bristol arena remains empty.
But developers Legal & General (L&G) have released new images of what it could become in the future as they progress plans to build 500 new homes, two new office blocks, retail space, a hotel and conference centre.
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Bosses of the investment management company say they are seeking to create a “vibrant new urban district with centrally located homes, high-quality workplaces and employment opportunities”.
They are seeking views on their latest plans ahead of submitting a planning application.
The ‘bridge to nowhere’ is visible in the background of one of the latest images depicting a future vision for Temple Island – image: Legal & General
L&G finalised a £350m deal for the site with Bristol City Council in 2022, under the terms of this contract, the council agreed to spend £32m preparing the derelict plot for construction and will guarantee L&G rent on the office space for 40 years.
Earlier this year, the council also agreed to pay the Crown Estate more than £117,500 for the “right of air” at the ‘bridge to nowhere’.
As they seek to progress their plans for the derelict site, L&G bosses say “delivery of a sustainable district” will be at the heart of plans, which include new pseudo public spaces among the buildings.
Ben Rodgers, head of regeneration for L&G, said: “Through consulting hundreds of people in Bristol, we know they want to see exemplary design at the heart of place-led regeneration schemes, and by working with Zaha Hadid Architects and LDA Design, this is central to our vision.
“We’re extremely grateful to everyone who has taken the time to tell us what they think about the project so far. It’s helped us design a new landmark on this prominent city centre site that works with the grain of Bristol’s architecture.
“We’re now hoping that more people will engage with our next round of showcase events as well as online before we submit a planning application for a vibrant new district, offering major employment opportunities and much-needed homes, later this year.”
L&G is hoping to progress plans to build 500 new homes, two new office blocks, retail space, a hotel and conference centre on Temple Island – image: Legal & General
The company has said up to 40 per cent of the 500 homes will be ‘affordable’ and it hopes the new development will create some 2,000 new jobs.
The latest round of consultation events are taking place on:
- Thursday, March 14 at Temple Quay from 11.30am-2pm
- Friday, March 15 at Totterdown Tesco car park (33 Oxford St) from 3pm-6pm
- Saturday, March 16: Central Promenade (by the fountains opposite Bristol Hippodrome) from 10am-2pm
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Find out more via: www.templeislandbristol.co.uk.
The plot of land near Temple Meads has been empty for years – photo: Ellie Pipe
Main image: Legal & General
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