Regeneration work starts at Stoke Bridge Wharf

Work has started this week, for two weeks, to improve the area of Ipswich waterfront adjacent to Stoke Bridge, which is marked on historic maps as ‘Stoke Bridge Wharf’.

 

The regeneration project is being managed by Ipswich Central, thanks to funding from Suffolk County Council’s PDP Ipswich Investment Fund, and support from local sponsor Packaged Living.

 

The revamped location will provide a viewing platform for residents and visitors to enjoy Ipswich Waterfront. The site will benefit from new seating, planting, heritage information signage celebrating the historic waterfront and its important heritage.

 

Lee Walker, CEO of Ipswich Central, said: “We are extremely pleased that our vision to improve Stoke Bridge Wharf and celebrate the town’s maritime heritage has been brought to life, thanks to investment from Suffolk County Council with further support from Packaged Living.

 

Stoke Bridge is a key location for the town, an important historic landmark and major point of welcome for visitors to Ipswich. Improvements to this area will elevate the existing street scene, bring Ipswich’s heritage harbour into the spotlight, and support the regeneration of St Peter’s Dock, which are all key to the town’s development.”

 

Councillor Paul West, for Suffolk County Council, added: “We are pleased to be enabling the transformation of Stoke Bridge viewing platform into Stoke Bridge Wharf with Investment Funding at what is a very exciting time for Ipswich.

 

“Our driving force with funding allocations has focused on improved wellbeing for residents and to strengthen the local economy. This project will revamp an important historic area in the town into a new destination for visitors to enjoy walking and learning about this vital part of the county town.”

 

Local sponsor, Packaged Living is thrilled to support the Stoke Bridge Wharf project. Eleanor Fiennes, Director of Operations, said: “We are delighted to be sponsoring the regeneration works at Stoke Bridge Wharf. This project, alongside Packaged Living’s rental living scheme Merchants Yard, located only moments away, will redefine the area and create a vibrant destination that draws people in – bringing the community together.”

 

Local companies were selected to deliver this project, including Charlotte Norman of AREA Architects for overall design of the scheme, and Brooks & Wood for the street furniture build and installation.