More housing, and how about a railway line?
GOSPORT maritime expert Mike Critchley believes that Gosport has enough leisure facilities already – and could see the Blockhouse site become further housing.
He said: ‘I imagine that in years to come the site of Blockhouse will become some smart-looking flats.
‘Gosport seems to have some good leisure facilities already and Blockhouse is prime real estate for the MoD to make some money off.
‘Personally I would love to see a railway line. Transport in and out of Gosport has always been the biggest issue and that should be something to consider for the future.’
In Lee-on-the-Solent, the LEP claims that further food and drink establishments could be of benefit to the area, with the chance to create a new leisure district.
Brian Mansbridge from the Lee Residents Association says that discussions over something like this near Daedalus have been ongoing for many years – but he has no expectations until a planning application is submitted.
He explained: ‘These are quite generic ideas that have been bandied around for a while now. People have said Lee-on-the-Solent could do with a hotel, but whatever happens the seafront view must not be spoiled.’
Across the town, the Solent LEP hopes to improve transport links, introduce renewable energy facilities and bring in a 5G network.
Chief executive AnneMarie Mountfield said: ‘The report identifies the key elements of a bold and exciting vision for Gosport.
‘It is a vision we hope to see realised through future public and private sector investment to establish Gosport as a driving force in both the regional and national economy.’