Aquarena tower block design criticised by public

CONCERNED residents condemned the design of a new £40 million housing development on the derelict Aquarena site at a public consultation on Tuesday night.
By Dan Cain
Published 16th Oct 2014, 10:00 BST
Artist's impression of the Aquarena site designArtist's impression of the Aquarena site design
Artist's impression of the Aquarena site design

Created in partnership between Worthing-based developer Roffey Homes and architects ECE, the design includes a controversial 21-storey tower.

There was widespread praise for previous Roffey developments at the consultation, however, many visitors said they felt the tower was unsuitable for the town.

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Bill Geddes, 72, of Lansdowne Road, Worthing, said: “I’m not happy. I think the tower block is inadvisable and will create a precedent that alarms me.”

For the full story, see the Worthing Herald, Thursday, October 16.