The Plan details how the Government will accelerate progress in the Gateway in key areas; a strong economy, a better quality of life for residents, and the creation of an eco-region in the Gateway. The Government announced:
- The projected number of jobs that will be created by the Thames Gateway project - 225,000 by 2016 (up from the original target of 180,000),
- How the cross-Government investment of more than £9bn will be allocated - for vital infrastructure such as jobs; education; transport schemes and new affordable homes.
- The signing of the 2016 Thames Gateway pledge to achieve regeneration, environmental sustainability, community development and economic opportunity.
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The designation of Thames Gateway as the UK's first-ever eco region with a new Eco-Quarter; retrofitted green improvements to existing homes and the first advice centre from the new Green Homes Service; and plans for a water-neutral and a zero construction waste target.
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