A new development taking shape in Peterborough is set to transform the heart of the city.
Plans for the development at Fletton Quays were brought forward in 2015 by the Peterborough Investment Partnership (PIP).
The £120 million investment is set to regenerate an area of 6.4 hectares on the site of the old Peterborough East railway station.
Peterborough East opened in 1845 with services running to Northampton and Rugby, as well as March, Wisbech and Norwich.
The station also played a vital part in the First World War efforts, as troops passed through the station on their way out to the front line.
After closing to passenger traffic in 1966, the Peterborough East railway station site has stood largely empty. Now, the Fletton Quays project is set to breathe new life into this area.
A spokesman for Athene Communications, who is working with PIP said: "There has been a strong commitment to preserving the site's heritage throughout planning for the development.
"This includes the refurbished engine shed and the ambition to bring the same restoration to another Grade II listed shed on the site."
Sitting on the edge of the River Nene, just a few minute's walk from the city centre, Fletton Quays is set to boast not only high-quality housing but also new office and leisure spaces.
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The plans include 358 homes, 166,000 square feet of office space, a multi-storey car park, a Hilton Garden Inn, as well as restaurants and other amenities.
There are currently two Grade II listed railway sheds on site which will be refurbished as part of the project.
There is planned development for one of the listed buildings to become the Nene Distillery. The project development is currently in progress, but once developed it appears set to boast a Gin and Whisky distillery, a high-end restaurant, bar, shop, takeaway and museum.
The spokesman for Athene also said: "The redevelopment of this neglected quarter builds on the exciting plans already in place for the city centre. It will bolster the centre with increased footfall, new housing and office space as well as a hotel and scope for restaurant/retail facilities."
