The Seaway Leisure scheme is a private-sector led development. The scheme includes a state-of-the-art 11-screen Empire Cinemas complex with IMAX, a 80 room Travelodge Hotel, a 20 lane Hollywood Bowl, other leisure and restaurant offerings, 555 public car parking spaces and a new public square.    

The regeneration of Seaway presents an opportunity to revitalise the town centre and build a better Southend.

The new community centre will be in the heart of Merrylands which will revitalise the town centre and become a vibrant new recreational and meeting space for the community.

Refurbishment and alterations to the dry hire facility which accommodates low to mid range budget feature films, television and subscription, video on demand and drama facilities.