13. Victoria Harbour
Jobs, offices, homes, schools and even a new bridge were all promised as part of the 2007 Victoria Harbour plan to transform unused port land and provide better links between the Headland and the Marina. The idea was scrapped in 2012 after recession bit. Photo: Other 3rd Party
14. The Premier Inn 'Floatel'
The idea for the 54-bed floating hotel - or 'floatel' as it was quickly nicknamed - appeared to sink silently without trace after it was originally announced in 2008. Photo: TC
15. Trincomalee Wharf
Privately-backed plans to build hotels and shops while improving access to the Marina were announced in 2008. It is thought they faded when wider plans for the area were curtailed by mass spending cuts from 2010. Photo: TC
16. Staincliffe Hotel
Plans were unveiled in November 2023 to transform the Victorian Staincliffe Hotel in luxury apartments. A planning application is expected before December 2023. Photo: Other 3rd Party