Sustainable energy was a main focus of London Paramount's latest stage of public consultations.

Over four weeks through March and February 44 hours of consultations took place across Kent to give residents the chance to discuss plans for the entertainment resort proposed for the Swanscombe Peninsula.

The £2 billion resort, brainchild of London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH), looks set to host a theme park, the largest indoor water park in Europe, a 2,000-seat theatre with regular ‘West End Quality’ shows, indoor event space to host conferences, musical and sporting events and 5,000 hotel rooms.

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An image of what Paramount Park could look like

The workshops focussed on traffic and transport, environment and ecology, masterplanning and infrastructure, tourism, business and wider regeneration, culture and heritage and jobs, careers, education and training.

Residents at the events highlighted the importance of the promotion of the Thames during construction and operation of the resort, opportunities for sustainable energy and onsite energy generation and plans for engagement with schools, colleges and businesses.

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Fenlon Dunphy, on behalf of London Paramount, said: "The level of involvement and continued engagement on London Paramount has been tremendous.

"At the recent workshop sessions we were extremely gratified that so many people took time out of their days, evenings and weekends to find out more about the project and we have come away with a great deal of local insight and useful information with which to further develop our proposals."

The next stage of public consultation will be a series of events across the boroughs of Dartford and Gravesham in April and May this where London Paramount will be seeking views on the proposals to be submitted to the Secretary of State in the summer.

To read the full report on the consultation workshops visit: londonparamount.info