The four key Lagoon zones

Lagoon Hull will transform the future of our region.

It is forecast to add £1bn GVA per year into the economy of Yorkshire and the Humber, while contributing more than 19,000 new skilled and semi-skilled jobs.

The radical plan will provide an A63 relief road in the Humber and 100 per cent tidal flood protection between the Humber Bridge and the Port of Hull, while unlocking the waterfront to build new communities and develop leisure opportunities.

Plans for Lagoon Hull reveal how the eight-mile project will be split into four zones to make sure everyone can benefit.

The Living Zone

Derelict land around St Andrew’s Quay will be transformed into a world-leading residential zone complete with floating homes and amazing waterside views. The sought-after area will attract families and young professionals, as well as creating a vibrant space for people to enjoy their retirement. We want people to want to live and work in the city given the enhanced quality of life the project will provide for them.

The aim is to create a low carbon living area to give residents the opportunity to live in a tranquil and sustainable waterfront community.

The project will also offer 100% protection for homes currently at risk of tidal flooding around the estuary.

The Nature Zone

The opportunities for our Nature Zone are endless. From floating islands to boardwalks across the mudflats, and wetlands with interactive wildlife trails, the vibrancy of the Humber’s flora and fauna will be developed and showcased to the world.

Designated ‘wild’ areas will allow plants and wildlife to thrive in the city as we work towards creating a thriving eco-system in and around the Lagoon.

With links to Humber Bridge Country Park and all the fantastic work being done there, along with the guidance of local bodies such as the Humber Nature Partnership and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, we believe nature can be one of the big winners from the project.

The City Zone

Gone will be the days of ever-heightening flood defence walls around our city – it’s time to embrace our flood protection and enhance our living space at the same time. The City Zone will extend Hull beyond the existing water’s edge, taking us closer to the water.

 The Lagoon will be opened up to watersports groups to create a destination recreational area we can be proud of. Water buses will provide transport up the newly non-tidal River Hull towards Beverley while floating art galleries and research centres are just a few of the ideas to extend the current city centre southwards using the water.

 Our plans also include compatibility with a proposed cruise terminal which would generate an influx of tourists. This could be incorporated into sites on the pre-existing water’s edge or on the Lagoon’s outer harbour.

The Port Zone

Hull will benefit from increased port capacity and the enhanced transport links available for both goods and logistics which will become a driver for the creation of new jobs. A widened causeway will ensure there is an effective buffer between the Port Zone and our other zones while new port space will be created on the new structure.

Green space will also be created along the dock edge to make sure there is an environment in which nature and businesses can share.

The wide-ranging benefits of port expansion mean Hull will economically thrive.