Gateshead Council have announced the GQ2 project continuing the development of Gateshead Quays between the Baltic and the Sage. Much to welcome on the official website including bars resturants and public facilities.
With a new development on an empty brown field site there will be plenty of space for Gateshead Council to have the vision of more "family homes". According to the council lack of family homes and too many flats are causing Saltwell and Bensham to be come undesirable and in need of mass demolition to resolve the problems.
With the lack of family homes in Gateshead causing so much of a problem the new development will consist of "a mix of 324 homes and apartments".
Note that "family homes" aren't mentioned just homes. In Saltwell and Bensham the implication is the area lacks 4 and 5 bedroom properties since many of the Tyneside flats are 3 bedroom properties.
With apartments on the quayside area starting at £200,000 few residents of Saltwell and Bensham will be in the market for property at more than 10 times the average Tyneside salary. All the more reason to maintain a diverse market in price range and allow people the chance to buy their first home in Saltwell and Bensham. After demolition the choice for most residents will be to leave the area completely as it becomes part of Gateshead Council's luxury price strategy.
Link: Gateshead Quays Website
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