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Government splashes out in seaside resorts
Details of the first wave of investment in English seaside towns has emerged.
Projects to be funded in Blackpool, Dover and Torbay will costs £10 million as part of a government-backed £45 million Sea Change programme.
Blackpool will receive £4 million torwards a 20,000-capacity outdoor performance arena on the seafront.
A cable car will be built in Dover with the aid of £3.8 million in funding, linking the Western Docks with the town’s cliff-top castle.
Two projects at Torbay’s English Riviera Geopark will receive £2.2 million.
Tourism minister Margaret Hodge said: “The Sea Change scheme is all about kick-starting regeneration through cultural investment in our seaside communities, helping preserve their heritage and encouraging new and exciting projects.
“These three large grants are the first in this programme and I hope they will inspire other coastal resorts to dream up similar innovative and creative plans.â€
Communities secretary Hazel Blears said: “Like others, these three towns have been working hard to secure their economic futures, in improving their local industries, including tourism. I am sure this funding will will be welcome support for their continuing efforts.â€
by Phil Davies
Phil Davies
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