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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13. Gunwharf Quays construction
27th March 2001. A panoramic view of the commercial development of the former HMS Vernon site at Old Portsmouth, showing the yacht berths and Vernon Pool (right) and splendid visibility of Portsmouth Harbour (left). The picture was taken from the penthouse level at the very northern corner of Blake House in the residential area at Gunwharf Quays. Picture: Michael Scaddan Photo: The News archive
14. Gunwharf Quays construction
Blake House (right) - at Gunwharf Quays, with a view from the upper penthouse level under construction, looking towards the commercial development across Vernon Pool. Picture: Michael Scaddan. 011686-00621 Photo: The News archive
15. Gunwharf Quays construction
Building at Wightlinks Gunwharf terminal in Portsmouth. Photo: The News archive
16. Gunwharf Quays construction
5th December 2003. The Spinnaker Tower under construction at Gunwharf Quays. Picture: Michael Scaddan 036132-0048 Photo: The News archive