The Heart of Slough is an exciting £450 million
regeneration scheme to revitalise a 29 acre site in the
centre of Slough. The major improvements being planned
will completely change the look of the borough and help
take it into the 21st century. The transformation is a major
step forward in the council’s commitment to strengthen
the local economy and provide a great place to live, work
and play.
The Heart of Slough scheme has completely transformed
the centre of Slough by bringing together:
•
the iconic new Slough Bus Station - completed in
May 2011
•
The Curve - a learning and cultural centre currently
under construction
•
new office developments
•
major new infrastructure improvements to help link
Slough Bus and Railway Station to the town centre,
and make it a more pedestrian friendly place
Key to the scheme is a commitment to high-quality design,
housing and commercial buildings, improved urban open
spaces and improved public transport.
The Heart of Slough scheme will bring urban living to central
Slough, pumping new life into the town centre and
prosperity into the High Street.
TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE
Crossrail and Western Rail Access to Heathrow (WRAtH)
will not only change the infrastructure of Slough, they will
also provide huge economic benefits. A commuter in
Slough will be able to reach Heathrow in 6 minutes and
East London in less than 30 minutes. SBC needs to
ensure the town is best placed to take advantage of these
improvements, including the potential for inward investment
and growth.
Superfast Broadband will enable greater connectivity to
the world wide web. To compete on an international scale,
Slough will need to facilitate connections with 4G and 5G
which is the future of faster downloads, connections with
people all over the world and more productive business to
business processes. A multiple of hubs across the town
with this facility will enable greater flexible working in
locations away from an office base.
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Slough Business Directory
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