Work has begun on the site of Southend's first new top class hotel for many years on the old seafront gasworks site.
Developers Robert Leonard Group is poised to give a boost to the town's tourism and conference hopes.
The Southend-based developer is also completing discussions with the council on the planned development of the former corporation loading pier, which is opposite the new hotel.
Published Wednesday August 25, 2004
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