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residential developments were completed in 2019 and the new replacement Victoria Primary and Nursery school opened its doors in January 2022. Another five development-ready sites went on the market in 2022 that would see up to 600 homes built on 10 acres of brownfield site.
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Since the development halted several years back, three ponds have formed within part of the excavated area. These have become home to several species of birds and other wildlife. A temporary tree preservation order has been issued for a collection of trees on the site.
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A grass landscaped parkland at the north end of the western breakwater and south of the lighthouse, overlooking the dock gate. Some parts of the existing park may be temporary due to ongoing development in the area.
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Initially, three large residential blocks were built along the western breakwater in 2009. However, interest in further development suddenly halted, largely as a result of the
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At the very northern tip of the breakwater sits an abandoned lighthouse built in the 1950s. It became known locally as the
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Western Harbour has bus stops on Newhaven Place, Western Harbour Drive, Sandpiper Drive and Lindsay Road, all served by
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A large area of land to the east of the western breakwater has since been reclaimed through
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Tram Stop, located on the north side of Lindsay Road. This is the east terminus of the
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Interest in Western Harbour has picked up again with the decision to complete the
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in 2004, will be the size of a small town with up to 17,000 new homes. The
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link to Newhaven, which has since opened to passengers in June 2023.
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western harbour was created by the construction of two
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