Thousands of people visit the centre every day but do you remember when it was first built?
For years the Royal Navy had used the site as the torpedo training school HMS Vernon until it was closed in 1986 but a decade later Portsmouth City Council approved the planning application for the new Gunwharf development and construction work began in 1998.
Three years later in February 2001 the shopping centre opened its doors to the public to the first time and we are coming up to the 24th anniversary of its opening – February 28, 2001 – with the Spinnaker Tower opening in 2005.
We have had a look in the archive and found some photos of the construction – what do you remember?
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5. Gunwharf Quays construction
Gunwharf 16th January 2001. View of the Gunwharf developement, taken from the site Marketing Office. Picture: Ian Hargreaves 010262-5 Photo: The News archive
6. Gunwharf Quays construction
Construction workers work on the lower underground car parking level at Gunwharf Quays in 1999. Picture: The News 992549-2 Photo: The News archive
7. Gunwharf Quays construction
The Vulcan Building, with groundworks taking place on left to lay the foundation for the extension to the complex in Gunwharf Quays. The bell tower will be constructed above the archway. Picture: Michael Scaddan. 011686-0065 Photo: The News archive
8. Gunwharf Quays construction
Gunwharf work 13th August 1998. Demolition work begins at the Gunwharf re-developement site in Portsmouth. Picture: Ian Hargreaves 4165-2 Photo: The News archive