In the wake of its closure, the site was a primed for a considerable redevelopment project, creating 49 one-bed flats, 138 two-bed, 24 three bed and one four bed by converting the existing buildings.
The development will also provide a total of 105 parking spaces, 375 cycle parking spaces and 38 short-stay cycle spaces.
We paid the site a visit - Step into the development at St John’s Square:
1. St John's Square, Southsea
A look inside the development at St John's Square, Southsea. Picture: Habibur Rahman | Habibur Rahman
2. St John's Square, Southsea
A look at the development at St John's Square, Southsea. Picture: Habibur Rahman | Habibur Rahman
3. St John's Square, Southsea
A look inside the development at St John's Square, Southsea. Picture: Habibur Rahman | Habibur Rahman
4. St John's Square, Southsea
A look at the development at St John's Square, Southsea. Picture: Habibur Rahman | Habibur Rahman