Waterstone is part of Kent Thameside. Kent aims to emulate the success of the long established London/Berkshire M4 Corridor of industry, commerce and transport provisions. Covering 22 sq miles across the boroughs of Dartford and Gravesend, 14 million sf of existing space will be transformed by various commercial, retail and leisure projects to provide 30,000 new homes, 60,000 new jobs and a pioneering public transport system.

Copthorn Homes managing director Tony Travers said: 'Kent Thameside is currently experiencing its own economic boom. For the past five years, economic growth in this region has increased above the national average, with its gross value added reaching 3.9% to the UK average of 2.9%.'

Plans for the creation of an integrated public transport system include an innovative 'Fastrack' initiative, which will provide a high-quality transport network running on dedicated routes linking Waterstone Park and other major residential and commercial centres within the region.