Steel wall to be extended to protect sea wall

Work on the second phase of a steel wall along the seafront of a Devon resort is due to begin.

Steel sheets are being put in place in Exmouth to protect the town's crumbling sea wall in a £3.3m scheme.

The first phase of the work to replace 90m (295ft) of the wall in front of the Sideshore development began in March, while the second phase will tackle the 150m (490ft) section of wall up to the Harbour View cafe.

East Devon District Council (EDDC) said it wanted to complete the work before Easter 2025.

The council said the repairs were designed "to strengthen this vulnerable section of the sea wall for the next 100 years".

The pavement on the beach side of Queen's Drive and one lane of the road will be closed while the work is carried out.

EDDC said the beach would remain open with cordons keeping the public a safe distance away from construction work.

A consultation about the final appearance of the new wall, with options including cladding, is expected to take place in spring 2025.

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