Government response: Hovercraft at Solent Enterprise Zone

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Updated: Update on progress

The former airbase in South Hampshire is being transformed into the area’s largest employment site. The site is one of 25 enterprise zones set up by government to create tens of thousands of jobs across England.

There are currently two SRN4 hovercraft situated at the waterfront area of the site. This land currently has planning consent in place for a large employment space, which has the potential to bring hundreds of jobs to the local area.
Our aim is to develop the land to create much needed homes and jobs, and regenerate the local area; however we take our responsibility to national heritage seriously.

We’re talking to the Hovercraft Museum Trust to find a solution for the hovercraft and have had a positive meeting to discuss details of their proposal to preserve The Princess Anne. Discussions are progressing well and we hope to give more information soon.

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