HistoryBrighton Marina has had an interesting history since its conception almost 40 years ago. It was opened by HM The Queen and has become the largest marina complex in Europe. Read on to find out how it got there. |
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The cost of constructing the marina had far exceeded the original budget and the backers were reluctant to
commit further funding so further development was halted.In 1985 the Marina was taken over by Brent Walker led by flamboyant boxer turned businessman George Walker. He immediately brought in a superstore operator and commenced construction of a Village Square development of shops and restaurants. This was followed by flats and houses built on promontories overlooking the inner harbour. A 1600 space multi storey car park and cinema complex at the eastern end of the marina was completed in 1988. |