Incredible transformation of Wellington Way as Waterlooville regeneration continues - in 27 pictures

The street in the centre of the town had become an eyesore with a number of rundown vacant shops. However, work began in April last year as part of Havant Borough Council’s regeneration of the area with it being included in their Masterplan which maps out the future of the town.

While that Masterplan has yet be finalised and implemented, the transformation of Wellington Way has made huge progress with a number first floor flats built and commercial units refurbished.

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A host of new businesses have opened bringing new life to Waterlooville, including Babyccinos, Mini Town Role Play Café, Balance Wellness Club and Barbers Beauty Paws who benefitted from the Councils vacant shop scheme. Several other local businesses have also moved into the refurbished units over the past year independently.

Once the work has completed, there will be 28 one-bedroom and 12 two-bedroom apartments, with the aim for increasing footfall in to the centre of town.

Here are the pictures of the transformation that has taken place over the past 18 months: