Major Projects - Waterfront Lex

The appropriate redevelopment of the 2.1 acre Lex site, which lies at the western end of the northern section of Waterfront, will be a key element in the successful delivery of the regeneration of the Waterfront as a whole.

With the potential to complement the emerging Office Corridor and wider town centre initiatives, it can be seen as the ‘final piece in the jigsaw’ in the comprehensive regeneration of the Waterfront and also as the gateway to Walsall town centre, when arriving from Junction 10 of the M6 less than a mile to the west.

The Lex site offers the opportunity for a different kind of mixed-use development, potentially with three ‘anchor’ uses – a high quality business hotel including 21st century conferencing facilities, the creation of a world class research or education facility, such as an Institute for Photonics Research, and a multi-purpose performance venue with the flexibility for theatre or arena-based productions.

The balance of the envisaged development could include more traditional bar and restaurant leisure uses, car parking and limited residential and commercial accommodation.

The final design will embody the ‘best in class’ approach advocated by WRC and could incorporate a landmark building, potentially high rise, visible from the M6 to maximise the gateway location.