Funding Secured For Regeneration Project

Medway Council in partnership with Fort Amherst Heritage has secured funding for a heritage regeneration project.

The scheme involves demolishing Riverside One which resides in the walls of the historical Barrier Ditch.

The programme is possible via a £214,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).


Phase one of the project will consist of development and planning, beginning next month.

Restoration works are anticipated to start in early 2017, with completion expected in late 2018.

The Command of the Heights project will see the creation of a new entrance to Fort Amherst from Chatham town centre, along with the restoration of the Spur Battery.

This will be redeveloped into an amphitheatre with seating.

Councillor Rodney Chambers said: "I am pleased we have been successful in securing funding for what is going to be an exciting project in Chatham."

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