Clock House Photo: Thanet District Council
Work is now underway on the Inclusive Harbour elements of the Levelling Up Funded Projects in Ramsgate which include the refurbishment of the Clock House and development of a new town square at Pier Yard in Ramsgate Harbour.
Thanet District Council was awarded £19.8million through the government’s Levelling Up Fund in October 2021.
The project to restore the Clock House in Ramsgate Harbour will be delivered by the council, in collaboration with the Ramsgate Heritage Regeneration Trust (RHRT), who run the Ramsgate Tunnels.
The aim of this project is to bring the much-loved Clock House back to life as a heritage hub for the local area. It will create a focal point where visitors and residents can start their exploration of the town of Ramsgate.
The Clock House proposals were originally developed by the Ramsgate Society. It is proposed that the RHRT will take on the management of the Clock House heritage facilities when the project is complete.
The RHRT has been working closely with the Ramsgate Society over recent months and several members of the Ramsgate Society will be joining the group. This will ensure that the aims of both organisations are considered.
Cllr Rick Everitt, Leader of Thanet District Council, said: “We’re really excited about the project to restore the Clock House, creating a place where residents and visitors can find out about Ramsgate’s fascinating history. The restoration of the Clock House will bring a much-loved building back into use and will add to Ramsgate’s cultural attractions.
“I would like to thank the Ramsgate Society and the Ramsgate Heritage Regeneration Trust for their efforts and look forward to seeing the scheme progress.”
You can find out more about the Ramsgate Levelling Up projects on the council website.