Sea wall £3m repair scheme set to begin

An "essential" £3m repair scheme to maintain coastal defences will begin work next month.

The 3,600 ft (1.1km) stretch of sea wall at Filey was built between the 19th and 20th Centuries and shields around 800 properties - it is hoped the work will protect the town for another 50 years.

North Yorkshire Council secured a grant from the Environment Agency for the £2.95m project.

The council said the "vital improvements" were due to be completed in Spring next year and would ensure better protection for residents, the infrastructure and coastline.

The project is due to begin on 24 August, but construction will not start, between Coble Landing and Royal Parade, until mid-September, to avoid the peak tourist season.

The work will be led by Jackson Civil Engineering Limited.

The wall protects 626 residential and 166 non-residential properties, as well as five Yorkshire Water assets, including sewage pumping stations.

Executive member for highways, transport and coastal protection, Keane Duncan said: "We are pleased to be able to begin the essential repair scheme, which will enhance the condition of the sea wall by replacing damaged blocks, slipways and steps.”

He said extensive preparatory work had already been carried out to ensure the stability of the wall and public safety.

“These vital improvements aim to bolster the integrity and resilience of our coastal defences, ensuring better protection for our community, infrastructure, and coastline.”

He added that North Yorkshire Council would also be addressing concerns around erosion at St Martin's Gill.

Residents can find out more about the scheme at a public engagement event at Filey Evron Centre between 14:00 and 20:00 BST on 22 August.

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