New images have been unveiled showing what Fort Regent could look like after it is transformed into a major leisure and entertainment destination.

At the heart of the redevelopment is a revamped Piazza, designed as a flexible outdoor space capable of hosting everything from winter ice skating and roller discos to exhibitions and live sports screenings.

Surrounding it, the Garrison Rooms would introduce new cafés, bars and restaurants, including outdoor seating to the Fort.

Pictured: The Piazza is designed as an adaptable space which will support a diverse programme of events – including the winter ice rink, roller skating, exhibitions, art installations, and live screenings of major sporting events.

A central feature of the plans is the conversion of the former Queen’s Hall into a modern arena.

The venue would accommodate up to 2,500 people for concerts or 1,100 for sporting events, with retractable seating allowing for different layouts.

Improved access, including new lifts and stairways, aims to better connect the Fort’s various levels, while a new indoor boulevard would link the Piazza to the Northern Parade with shops, a café and public art.

The Northern Parade itself would be anchored by a new six-screen cinema, replacing the current offering with a “right-sized” facility designed to remain commercially viable.

Pictured: A rope bridge will provide a more adventurous route across the revamped East Ditch.

The surrounding indoor public spaces would include landscaped areas and improved step-free access to the ramparts.

The East Ditch would become an “X-Park” – a combined sports and social hub featuring basketball courts, climbing structures, a BMX pump track and parkour zones.

A new street-style skatepark is also planned nearby, catering to users of all skill levels.

For younger children, the Northern Outworks would be turned into a sensory play park, with water and sand features, climbing areas and accessible pathways.

A refurbished café and seating areas would support families using the space.

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Islanders are invited to learn more about the proposals and speak directly with project leaders at two upcoming events.

A public presentation is taking place at the Pomme d’Or Hotel this evening, while a drop-in exhibition will be held in the Town Hall on from 9am to 7pm on Thursday 16 April and from 9am to 3pm on Friday 17 April.

Attendees will be able to view detailed proposals and see how public feedback has directly influenced the design.