BLACKWATER Retail Park marks the start of regeneration work in the Causeway, according to Maldon District Council’s Chairman.

Councillor Henry Bass attended the ground-breaking ceremony for the new Blackwater Retail Park, in The Causeway, last week.

He said: “I am delighted to be here today to mark the start of this new and exciting development.

“The council is pleased that Aquila have chosen to develop this site. This marks the start of the regeneration of the Causeway area as set out in the Council’s Maldon and Heybridge central area masterplan.

“The masterplan area is focused on Maldon central, the Causeway Regeneration Area and the Leisure Quarter where retail, employment, transport and leisure and community land uses are essential to the quality of life and prosperity of the District.

“Now and in the coming years, the Central Area will be required to meet the needs of a growing population and reach its economic potential as a thriving and stimulating destination to live, work and visit.”