The Project
Latest News as at July 2008
Catch up with the latest news in the Walker Eye.
July 2008 update
River's Gate - Building work on Phase 1 of River's Gate is now approaching completion with many of the residents now having moved in and settled down in their new homes. A real sense of community is now starting to show. September will see the first occupants moving into the 'Ouseburn' apartments and they will be closely followed by the new owners of the 'Briardene'. The apartment blocks are spacious, light and airy, many having excellent views up and down the Tyne. With only a few apartments remaining for shared ownership or outright sale, we invite you to contact us to pre-arrange a viewing. The external design of River's Gate is drawing admiring comments with its blend of materials, balconys and landscaped courtyards. Clearly visible from both the Quayside and Gateshead, River's Gate has indeed changed the skyline of the area.
Hibernia Village has currently 40 houses built and occupied, a further 16 houses are due for completion within the next few weeks.
Saffron Court is complete and has 3 townhouses (1 occupied) and 4 bungalows (occupied). The remaining townhouses are for sale via shared ownership.
Heart of Walker – consultation on the Supplementary Planning Document ran from the 7th April to the 23rd May. It is now being amended where appropriate and will be submitted to Planning and Transportation Committee in September for adoption by Newcastle City Council.
The Dovercourt maisonettes are currently being cleared and residents are being relocated.
The Oval has had housing improvements and has recently opened an environmental improvement car parking scheme.
Belmont Green opening ceremony
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The newly created Belmont Green was officially opened on Saturday 3rd May. As well as local residents involved in the creation of the green, there were special guests on hand to open the green including Nick Brown MP and John Shipley, Leader of Newcastle City Council.
Saffron Court
There are two properties on Saffron Court for sale via shared ownership. Contact the Walker Riverside Information Centre on 0191 2759207 for more details or use the contact form.
River's Gate
There are new house types to view onsite at River's Gate. Call at the Sales Office at 3 Lamerton Ave, Walker, NE6 3LF and see for yourself (open 10-5 every day except Tuesday and Wednesday).
Walker Riverside Annual Review 2007/08
The Walker Riverside Annual Review 2007/08 is now available to download , or if you would prefer a printed copy please use the contact details at the bottom of the page or complete the contact us form.