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The Waterfront is a key component of Doncaster’s renaissance and transformation. Anchored by an Education City, the Waterfront is expected to provide a range of commercial, leisure and residential facilities with a 90 berth marina.

The Waterfront is located to the north of the town centre and is bounded by Church Way to the south, the East Coast Main Line to the south, and the River Don New Cut to the north. The Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation Canal runs through the middle of the area. 
 
The project is supported by Yorkshire Forward, Objective One, Doncaster Economic Partnership, British Waterways, Doncaster College and the Learning and Skills Council.
 
The Waterfront represents one of the most important development opportunities within the urban centre and will: 

-  Provide a catalyst to stimulate investor confidence across the Borough. 
-  Form an essential element of the renaissance of the town and enhance the image and perceptions of Doncaster. 
-  Reconnect the town centre and markets area with its water frontage. 
-  Create new opportunities for investment. 
 
A 10-year master plan has been prepared for the Waterfront as part of Yorkshire Forward’s Urban Renaissance programme. It is supported by a comprehensive strategy for the implementation of sustainable environmental and infrastructure solutions. 
  
The process of delivery has commenced and the Waterfront’s first occupier was Doncaster Education City (DEC), a £70 million gateway scheme, which opened in September 2006. DEC has set the design standard for future development of the Waterfront. The next phase started in March 2007, when the marina development, site preparation, and the stabilising of the canal began. In this phase the major roundabouts near the scheme will also be remodeled.
 
Further details on the Waterfront Project can be obtained from Dave Hazard, 3D, The Blue Building, 38/40 High Street, Doncaster DN1 1DE.