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Visit the Swale Borough Council support page The paddling pool area in Beachfields will be getting a much-needed face lift as part of Swale Borough Council’s Sheerness Revival project The area around the paddling pool outside the Healthy Living Centre will be expanded providing more space for seating picnic tables and making it a more pleasant place to relax while your children play New facilities to the paddling pool such as toilets accessed from within the fenced area and a serving hatch to the new café facilities in the leisure centre are also being included within the works The ambitious plans for the centre also include modernising and improving the GP facilities and moving the surgery to the ground floor to improve access to this important healthcare provision including a new adventure play area for toddlers and tag active - a fun modern activity for older kids (and grown-ups!) - to get exercise while traversing an obstacle course an award-winning health and well-being charity based in the Sheppey Healthy Living Centre will have a purpose-built space to help them continue providing their valuable and important services to locals The existing gym facilities will be expanded and refurbished to help people keep fit and healthy To enable these works the paddling pool will need to remain closed for the whole of summer 2025 as it will be enclosed within the hoarding This is to provide a safe working area for the leisure centre improvements and will reopen when the project in Beachfields is completed in 2026 In addition to general improvements to the surrounding area a Sheerness themed adventure golf course will be opening this summer 2025 The project in Beachfields is a key component of the council's £20 million Sheerness Revival programme which aims to improve the health and wellbeing education and leisure facilities on the Island and create new employment and training opportunities for local people The other elements of Sheerness Revival include the expansion of Sheppey College and the refurbishment of Masters House and the creation of workshop spaces Get news and updates delivered to your email Plans to improve the health and leisure on the Isle of Sheppey are set to be decided next month Swale Borough Council has ambitious plans for a significant redevelopment of the Sheppey Leisure Complex as part of their £20 million Sheerness Revival project The council’s planning committee are set to decide on the application at a meeting on 16 January 2025 expansion and modernization of the GP facilities the creation of a dedicated space for local charity Sheppey Matters and upgrades to the gym and leisure facilities Temporary relocation plans for the GP practice gym and Sheppey Matters are in place to limit the disruption to users of these services The Minster Medical Group’s surgery at the Sheppey Healthy Living Centre will be closed from 5pm on Friday They will be temporarily relocating to their other location Patients can continue to access GP services by calling the practice in the normal way via their telephone number 01795 877714 and appointments will take place at the Minster Medical Centre The GP practice will keep patients updated and have contacted vulnerable patients individually to make sure they can continue accessing their health care services The council’s plan for the practice at Beachfields and modernising the current facilities for patients and staff and will move the surgery to the ground floor to improve access to this important healthcare provision will be temporarily relocating in January from their base in Beachfields to three new sites From 13 January Sheppey Matters will be providing drop-in sessions and uniform provisions from a shop at 31 Broadway Other services will continue take place at the Eastchurch Community Health Hub For more information, please call 01795 585335 or email office@sheppeymatters.org.uk The charity is making this temporary move so the council’s planned works at Beachfields can begin if approved which includes the creation of three large community rooms for events all designed specifically to meet the charities’ needs Sheppey Matters has projects tackling loneliness educates and supports people with ADHD and autism and much more The gym will be temporarily relocating to one half of the sports hall within the Sheppey Leisure Complex with the other half of the sports hall opening back up to community sports activities The gym is making these temporary arrangements so that the council can implement their plans for Beachfields which will refurbish and expand the existing gym facilities if the planning application is approved This includes the creation of a larger fitness suite The current sports hall would also be reduced to two courts to make way for a new soft play area and tag active - a fun modern activity for kids (and grown-ups!) to get exercise while traversing an obstacle course An outdoor gym is also planned for the site giving people free access to workout equipment promoting healthy and active lifestyles on the island A new heritage-themed adventure golf course and improved site accessibility are also planned This project is one of three initiatives under the Sheerness Revival project which aims to improve the health Planning applications for the Sheppey College extension and additional business units at Masters House have already been approved with works set to begin next year Chair of the Regeneration and Property Committee “As we approach a decision on our planning application we are getting ready to begin work immediately if it’s approved “There will inevitably be some disruption to services during the works but we’re doing everything we can to minimise the impact on centre users and residents in the area and plans are in place to temporarily relocate the gym “Our health partners understandably felt that the normal Christmas office closure was an appropriate time to begin preparation work as patients are used to accessing services from the Minster site from this time “We're confident that any short-term inconvenience will be more than outweighed by the positive impact Sheerness Revival will have on the lives of everyone in Sheerness.” Chief Executive Officer of Swale Community Leisure "It is great to be involved in this project which will make a positive contribution to the health and wellbeing of the people of Sheppey and to see that it is close to starting to commence if the planning application is approved in January but I am sure that all our customers will join me in welcoming the proposed changes and look forward to a much-improved future." Chief Executive Officer of Sheppey Matters “The charity is thrilled to be a partner in the Sheerness Revival project and is eagerly looking forward to welcoming residents back to the healthy living centre in 2026 and sharing the new and redesigned rooms and space with our partner groups “During the planned refurbishment Sheppey Matters will continue to deliver its important services to the Sheppey community Director of Primary Care for NHS Kent and Medway “NHS Kent and Medway welcome the plan to relocate and modernise the GP surgery facilities and provide improved access for patients as part of the redevelopment of Sheppey Health Living Centre “We are supporting the GP practice in minimising the impact of this temporary relocation on patients.” the council are working to complete the redevelopment by April 2026 People struggling with the cost of living crisis can get crucial support and advice at an event on the Isle of Sheppey this month Swale Borough Council is hosting an additional One Swale roadshow on 20 March in Sheerness to help residents in need The roadshow will take place at the Sheppey Gateway 38 Sheerness ME12 1NL on Thursday 20 March from 9:30 to 11:30 These charities and other organisations will be offering support with people’s health and wellbeing bill discounts and employment and training opportunities The council’s Healthy Homes Project will also be providing support and practical advice for people struggling with damp and mould in their homes Another important service is help with accessing the Household Support Fund The council’s roadshows have helped more than 3,000 people so far with things like food and fuel vouchers water bill reductions and health check-ups and offered them advice on issues such as home safety vice chair of Swale Borough Council’s Community and Leisure Committee “Our One Swale Roadshows are a space free of judgement where many caring and kind volunteers will be ready and waiting to offer tailored advice and support “So please stop by the roadshow and leverage all the amazing support being provided by Swale’s fantastic charities and organisations or share this opportunity with a loved one “We are always looking to find creative and collaborative ways of working with our amazing non-profits within the borough to offer crucial support to our residents and these events are a testament to that.” The council worked with the Swale CVS and Faversham Community Networking Group to organise these roadshows The Sheerness Revival project takes its next big step with contractors being appointed for two of the major projects Swale Borough Council’s £20 million regeneration project education and employment opportunities on the Isle of Sheppey through three major projects These distinct elements are - to expand EKC Sheppey College to renovate the leisure centre at Beachfields and to create business units for young entrepreneurs at Masters House The council has agreed to appoint Building Associates Ltd to remodel the existing unused garages at Masters House into new makers workshops following a thorough tender process The new modern and sustainably built workshops will provide the perfect space for artists screen printers and more to practice their craft and create and grow a business Local charity Launch It will work with and empower these young entrepreneurs - between the ages of 18 and 30 – to fulfil their potential by providing the space They have also agreed to appoint Etec Group to renovate the Sheppey Leisure Complex including modernising the current GP facilities creating a purpose-built space for local charity Sheppey Matters and refurbishing and expanding the gym facilities The proposals for the Beachfields site also include a new soft play area Whilst East Kent Colleges Group (EKC Group) has appointed Jenner Contractors Ltd as its preferred contractor following an open and competitive tender process The 900 square meters of new teaching space will not only accommodate more students This will equip local 16–19-year-olds with the skills they need to thrive in today's job market and contribute to the local economy chair of the Economy and Property Committee "We have been working on detailed plans for our ambitious regeneration project so that we get the most value for our residents as possible from this funding but now we know who is going to help us accomplish this "We had a number of great bids from contractors for both of our projects which has allowed us to pick the best contractor for the job "EKC Group has also announced their chosen contractor to help expand the college it is amazing to see all of the Sheerness Revival projects picking up speed - we have a very busy year ahead of us." Chief Infrastructure and Transformation Officer “Jenner Contractors Ltd were chosen as our main contractor after a competitive tender process we’re committed to using local suppliers wherever we can so it was brilliant to have such a competitive tender from this local company “They were chosen for the ability to deliver this project within a short timeframe and to a high degree of quality whilst also achieving the best value for money "It’s also wonderful to appoint Jenner as they have committed to a range of additional activities that will benefit our students carrying out talks about the construction industry and offering work experience placements “We are incredibly excited to move forward with Jenner in delivering an additional 900m2 of educational space in Sheerness which will benefit the local community and wider Isle of Sheppey for many years to come." People took part in free art activities during the Sheerness Market thanks to support from Swale Borough Council received a Town Action Grant from the council to bring free art activities to the popular market This was used to host two art events on Tuesday 25 and Saturday 29 March (10am - 2pm) during the Sheerness Market in the Rose Street Car Park The "Pop-Up Arts Centre" called Sheerness Creates was a vibrant interactive creative space where local people could engage in arts activities throughout the day There were a line-up of artist-led sessions The events were themed around the climate emergency and offered artistic activities that inspired conversations and community action around climate awareness It was also an opportunity for residents to share their memories of Sheerness and the Isle of Sheppey in the context of changes caused by climate change Icon is currently creating a new theatre show in Sheerness about the subject co-commissioned by Creative Estuary and Arts Council England This new production will be staged outdoors in September 2026 and feature local people alongside a professional cast and creative team "Icon has been working in Sheerness on creative projects with young people since 2019 we are really looking forward to meeting and sharing our creativity with the wider community here “Thank you to Swale Borough Council and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund for supporting this event and to Creative Estuary and Arts Council England for supporting our wider work on Sheppey." 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Read our policy By 2024-11-25T17:42:00+00:00 Peel Ports will begin work on a new ro-ro berth and floating pontoon at the port in March next year with the aim of improving throughput for finished vehicles and other cargo Peel Ports Group is investing £30m ($37.7m) in the development of a new ro-ro berth at the UK port of Sheerness aimed at increasing efficiency and boosting throughput for finished vehicle and rolling machinery deliveries alongside other commodities moved by trailer The port currently handles around 300,000 finished vehicles a year Peel Ports said the development will include a floating pontoon helping to cater for vessels exceeding 230 metres the pontoon will support quarter ramp vessels on both sides plus stern ramp vessels on the adjacent berth Work on the site will begin in March next year beginning with the removal of existing infrastructure and the driving in of piles to fix the pier structure Peel Ports said the berth is expected to be operational by summer 2025 “This £30m project not only shows our ambition to grow our offering to a range of industries it also represents the next stage of significant investment into the port’s infrastructure which will bolster our position as a leader in handling ro-ro vessels,” said Richard Goffin Peel Ports Great Yarmouth and London Medway.  The port of Sheerness currently handles around 300,000 finished vehicles a year.  At Sheerness port Ceva Logistics operates a 30-hectare vehicle processing centre (VPC) that provides pre-delivery inspection vehicle conversion and body shop repairs for carmakers Peel Ports provided additional storage at various locations around the port equal in capacity to 6,500 vehicles which it said significantly enhanced Ceva’s ability to manage peak periods and sudden surges in shipping volumes Peel Ports said the new berth and pontoon was part of a plan to deliver a “comprehensive automotive service” that includes a direct rail connection that would link with the Wildfire Bridge The bridge spans Brielle Way and provides faster and more secure access between the port estate and the Wellmarsh development Peel Ports has invested more than £28m into its 20-hectare Wellmarsh site to support growth for automotive and other commodities Peel Ports said the investment in the new berth followed the launch by Finnlines of a new freight service in September running to Sheerness from Finland with further connections available to Belgium That service will be operated by three Finneco-class hybrid ro-ro vessels each with a cargo capacity of 5,800 lane metres Customers can access the entire Finnlines and Grimaldi Group network via the Belgian ports of Zeebrügge and Antwerp “Finnlines continues to strengthen its services by increasing cargo capacity for the UK service,” said Merja Kallio-Mannila the launch of our new service from Sheerness secures an important trade route between England and the Continent further solidifying our position in the market We are constantly improving our services to our customers and looking for new growth opportunities.” Sheerness is part of the London Medway cluster of ports on the Thames Estuary in southern England The $22.8 billion purchase by BlackRock-TIL of Hutchinson Ports terminals outside China could make MSC the world’s biggest container terminal operator The European automotive industry is under pressure International geopolitical disputes and tariffs continue to impact trade Port Freeport is expanding to support OEMs Site powered by Webvision Cloud Peel Ports Group has announced it will invest £30 million ($37.7 million) into the development of a new RoRo berth at the Port of Sheerness to meet growing demand from new and existing customers The project will see a new in-river vessel berth and floating pontoon developed which will increase capacity for RoRo cargo handling at the port catering for larger vessels exceeding 230 metres LOA The new berth and pontoon will cater for RoRo vessels arriving at the port construction machinery and building materials With on-site construction set to begin in March 2025, the development is expected to support the continued growth of its customers such as Volkswagen and CEVA who use Sheerness as the primary location for their Southern UK operations the pontoon will support Quarter Ramp vessels on both sides plus Stern Ramp vessels on the adjacent berth The new berth is expected to be operational in the summer of 2025 READ: Peel Ports, NatPower Marine plan Ireland-UK green shipping corridors Peel Ports’ investment in the new berth comes after Finnlines launched a new freight service in September from Finland to the Port of Sheerness with further connections available to Belgium which will be operated with three Finneco-class hybrid RoRo vessels With each vessel holding a cargo capacity of 5,800 lane metres the service aimed at improving the route network providing customers with shorter transit times and increased cargo capacity as well as enabling faster and more efficient loading and unloading operations READ: Peel Ports Liverpool welcomes MSC Britannia service Peel Ports Great Yarmouth and London Medway said: “The Port of Sheerness plays a hugely important role in the handling and processing of a broad range of commodities ensuring that they reach their destination without delay “This £30 million ($37.7 million) project not only shows our ambition to grow our offering to a range of industries it also represents the next stage of significant investment into the port’s infrastructure which will bolster our position as a leader in handling RoRo vessels.” Earlier this year, Peel Ports announced a strategic partnership with Awake.AI to leverage AI-based solutions for berth planning and prediction DP World is set to implement OneStop Modal and the OneStop Vehicle Booking System (VBS) The US House of Representatives has voted to overturn the Environmental Protection Agency‘s (EPA) 2023 global schedule reliability surged to 57.5 per cent Container throughput at the Port of Melbourne totalled 267,000 TEUs in March 2025 Cover image: ©Associated Press The death toll has risen to at least 70 Peel Ports Group has announced a substantial investment of £30M aimed at enhancing the Port of Sheerness with a new roll-on driven by increasing demand from both existing and new clients is set to increase capacity for RoRo cargo handling to accommodate larger vessels exceeding 230m in length overall The development will introduce an in-river vessel berth and a floating pontoon specifically designed for RoRo vessels that transport a variety of commodities including automobiles The construction phase is scheduled to commence in March 2025 with the new facilities expected to be operational by summer 2025 Currently undergoing design and manufacturing preparations the construction process will start with the removal of existing infrastructure followed by the installation of piling and the pontoon These improvements will not only augment the port’s capabilities for larger ships but will also facilitate the loading and unloading operations for a range of vessels including Quarter Ramp and Stern Ramp types The Port of Sheerness serves as a pivotal hub for the UK’s supply chains particularly benefitting the automotive sector The port currently processes around 300,000 vehicles annually and the improvements are likely to bolster operations for major clients like Volkswagen and logistics company CEVA who rely on Sheerness for their Southern UK activities The investment also aligns with recent developments in the area; Finnlines has launched a new freight service connecting Finland to Sheerness which further expands options for customers with routes available to Belgium Each of the newly introduced Finneco-class hybrid RoRo vessels can carry approximately 400 trailers enhancing transit times and improving the efficiency of cargo operations the new berth and pontoon are expected to positively impact industries such as construction and paper allowing for greater volume capacity across various cargo types Peel Ports Great Yarmouth and London Medway Port director Richard Goffin said: “The Port of Sheerness plays a hugely important role in the handling and processing of a broad range of commodities “This £30M project not only shows our ambition to grow our offering to a range of industries Earlier this year, Peel Ports started the hunt for contractors to join its £750M General Construction and Marine Construction frameworks Like what you've read? To receive New Civil Engineer's daily and weekly newsletters click here. Tagged with: Peel Ports Group has announced the appointment of 18 contractors under a… We are currently presented with a “once in a generation opportunity” to… Peel Ports Group has announced plans to invest up to £150M in… Help design and name the Isle of Sheppey themed adventure golf coming to Beachfields Swale Borough Council need your help to name and design the new attraction which will be located alongside the extended and improved leisure centre in Sheerness as part of their ambitious Sheerness Revival project Beachfields Park has always been a site for leisure all the way back in 1840’s people flocked to the beaches by steamboat Later a bandstand was built with performances drawing large crowds tennis courts and there was even once an adventure golf course This is a small part of the wider improvements planned for the site creating a purpose-built space for local charity Sheppey Matters and the installation of adventure play and Tag Active The council also plan to create a new café and free outdoor gym along with other improvements to the public space The new adventure golf course will include 15 holes with each being themed around something that helps make the island such a special place The public are being asked to suggest landmarks and ideas that are unique to Sheppey’s heritage to feature in the design of each of the holes There was once an adventure golf course at Beachfields themed around the Isle of Sheppey and London and this project wants to revive this legacy as part of the leisure facilities on offer to the people of Sheerness and further afield We want people to suggest local landmarks and historical events to be featured in the course design Children in Sheerness will also have a chance to help design and name the course at in-person interactive and fun sessions that will take place in their local schools “The adventure golf will be a great place for friends and families to meet and have fun outdoors yet this is only a small part of our wider Sheerness Revival project “Beachfields Park has been a leisure destination for more than 100 years - the beach and funfair drawing thousands to Sheerness over the year “This new adventure golf course will add another chapter in that storied history “Our ambitious project is also aiming to improve education health and leisure on the island through the improvement of our infrastructure.  “We are increasing the size of Sheppey College the GP practice and making other important improvements to Masters House and the leisure complex.  “We can’t wait to get shovels in the ground and see these plans we know they will have a massive positive impact on the lives of the residents of Sheppey.  “Please get involved in this project by helping us design and name the new adventure golf which will be coming soon to Sheerness We want to hear any of your local knowledge and memories of Beachfields and what makes the Isle of Sheppey so special.” Read the proposal and share your name suggestions and design ideas here. The consultation will end on 12 February 2025 The project in Beachfields is a key component of the council's £20 million Sheerness Revival programme - funded by the UK Government - which aims to improve the health and wellbeing The other elements include the expansion of Sheppey College and the addition of workshop spaces at the refurbished Masters House which have both been approved by the council There’s still two days left of family fun at the biggest Sheerness Seaside Festival yet The festival celebrating Sheerness’ history as a seaside and former naval dockyard town received £5,000 from the UK government’s Shared Prosperity Fund through Swale Borough Council’s Town Centre Action Grant (TAG) The weeklong event began on 10 August starting with local bands and free music and will culminate in a spectacular carnival parade starting at 4pm on 17 August The event is packed with exciting things to explore including The carnival parade will end with a grand firework display on the seafront at Beachfields kicking off at 9pm Find out more about the event and see the full schedule on their Facebook page chair of the economy and property committee said; “Ambitious and vibrant events like these breathe life into our cherished towns and help create a sense of pride in our community “So being able to support exciting projects like these is amazing as the hardworking volunteers often have great ideas but don’t always have the money to execute them “The carnival parade and fireworks display have become an annual highlight for many people and we are grateful to be able to help make the Sheerness Seaside Festival Week a reality.” "We greatly appreciate the contribution from Swale Borough Council's Town Centre Action Fund which has made this year's event possible “This is our 3rd year running the festival and it promises to be the biggest and best yet “We look forward to welcoming people to our great town and hope they go away with many happy memories." a clocktower and a well-known seal will be testing golfer’s skills later this year as construction tees off on the new Isle of Sheppey themed adventure golf course The course has been designed with input from local people and is being installed alongside the soon-to-be extended and improved leisure centre at Beachfields as part of Swale Borough Council’s Sheerness Revival project The exciting new course features 18 holes celebrating the unique heritage and landmarks of the Island The council actively sought ideas from local school children and the wider community to help shape the final designs ensuring the course truly reflects local pride Community feedback led to some brilliant changes from the council’s initial concepts a planned whale feature has become "Sammy the Seal" – a tribute to the friendly seal who became a familiar sight around the Island from a pupil at Rose Street Primary School has led to the swapping of a lighthouse design for a model of the historic High Street clock tower Students from EKC Secondary School proposed scorpion obstacles along with representation of the blue town wallfor one hole – their tails will provide a fun challenge at the end of the course Local input also inspired the design of the service hut which will now resemble the iconic beach huts lining Sheppey's coastline Many other public suggestions were already part of the plans confirming the designs resonate with local heritage Anyone looking for a fun activity for all the family will be able to putt their way through Sheppey’s unique identity with holes featuring: This new adventure golf course is expected to open in late July and will revive a legacy at Beachfields which has been a destination for leisure since the 1840’s and even hosted a previous course It forms just one part of the major improvements planned for the Beachfields site under the Sheerness Revival project This wider regeneration includes modernising and expanding the GP practice creating a dedicated space for local charity Sheppey Matters and installing exciting Adventure Play and Tag Active facilities and improve accessibility throughout the public space This project brings back adventure golf to Beachfields enhancing the leisure facilities available for residents and visitors and contributing to a revitalised Sheerness