Bold, innovative and transformational, that s how the £6.287m Western Quayside project launched recently by Pembrokeshire County Council is being described. The 18-month scheme of work at the three-storey building on the Riverside in Haverfordwest is part of the Council’s regeneration programme for the town. Formerly the Ocky White department store, the site will be developed into an attractive, vibrant local produce destination and marketplace, combined with the potential for leisure and community use to encourage greater vitality, resiliency and vibrancy within the town centre over time. The quality-led approach includes plans for external seating and displays and a focal space for community events and activities which could extend its use into the early evening.
The planned Western Quayside development REDEVELOPMENT of the former Ocky White building in Haverfordwest is due to start, as part of a £6.287m Pembrokeshire County Council regeneration scheme. Purchased by the county council in 2018, the former department store and its surroundings are to be transformed into ‘Western Quayside’ which will include a three-storey local food and beverage emporium with bar and rooftop terrace. The scheme includes a new waterfront square with space for events. Contractors will be on the Covid-compliant site over the next few weeks for preparatory works - ahead of the partial demolition of the rear of the building starting in mid to late February.