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| London Resort: Public urged to have say on theme park plan | |
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| Plans for a major theme park have been unveiled and the public is urged to comment on them. | |
| A consultation is under way on the plans after a theme park at the site in Swanscombe, Kent, was first outlined in 2012. | A consultation is under way on the plans after a theme park at the site in Swanscombe, Kent, was first outlined in 2012. |
| However, Paramount Pictures is now on board and the park - dubbed the London Resort - is on a stronger footing. | However, Paramount Pictures is now on board and the park - dubbed the London Resort - is on a stronger footing. |
| It would be the first park of its kind to be built in Europe from scratch, since Disneyland Paris in 1992. | It would be the first park of its kind to be built in Europe from scratch, since Disneyland Paris in 1992. |
| New chief executive PY Gerbeau said the industrial site would be "transformed into one of the most exciting destinations in the world". | New chief executive PY Gerbeau said the industrial site would be "transformed into one of the most exciting destinations in the world". |
| Bosses behind the plan have outlined 9,000 direct and 20,000 indirect jobs would created for the resort within its first year. | Bosses behind the plan have outlined 9,000 direct and 20,000 indirect jobs would created for the resort within its first year. |
| They claim it would rise to 17,000 and over 35,000 respectively after 15 years, and includes roles for a range of people from high-tech engineers to seasonal part-time workers. | They claim it would rise to 17,000 and over 35,000 respectively after 15 years, and includes roles for a range of people from high-tech engineers to seasonal part-time workers. |
| If successful in securing development consent, construction could begin in early 2022 for the park opening in 2024. | If successful in securing development consent, construction could begin in early 2022 for the park opening in 2024. |
| The resort will include two theme parks, a water park, conference venues, hotels, retail and dining. | The resort will include two theme parks, a water park, conference venues, hotels, retail and dining. |
| A large proportion of the peninsula will be "enhanced for wildlife", with quiet zones for visitors and the public to relax. | A large proportion of the peninsula will be "enhanced for wildlife", with quiet zones for visitors and the public to relax. |
| "Our aim is also to be one of the most sustainable major theme parks in the world, pursuing an operational net zero emissions goal," Mr Gerbeau said. | "Our aim is also to be one of the most sustainable major theme parks in the world, pursuing an operational net zero emissions goal," Mr Gerbeau said. |
| According to the consultation documents, the park will boost the economies of Dartford, Gravesham and Thurrock, as well as wider Kent and Essex. | According to the consultation documents, the park will boost the economies of Dartford, Gravesham and Thurrock, as well as wider Kent and Essex. |
| Mr Gerbeau said: "It is the first project of its kind to be designated a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project so... it is also important for the nation to have its say." | Mr Gerbeau said: "It is the first project of its kind to be designated a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project so... it is also important for the nation to have its say." |
| The consultation period runs until 21 September. | The consultation period runs until 21 September. |