More than 150 repairs will be carried out to Hunstanton’s coastal defences over the coming weeks, with work due to begin on October 5.
The programme follows summer inspections which identified areas needing attention after another year of facing the North Sea.
In total, 155 individual repairs are planned, with the work expected to continue until the end of November.
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk is investing £156,668 in the scheme as part of its ongoing programme to maintain the town’s flood and coastal protection.
While much of the work may go unnoticed by people enjoying a walk along the promenade, it plays an important role in keeping the seafront protected from the effects of the weather and the sea.
Looking after the coastline
The repairs will include replacing worn seals, repairing cracks in the promenade, fixing damaged concrete on the promenade and slipways, and carrying out repairs to sections of the seawall.
It’s the sort of maintenance that is easy to overlook when everything is working as it should, but essential if Hunstanton’s coastal defences are to continue protecting the town for years to come.
A spokesperson for the Borough Council said: “These essential repairs help maintain the level of protection provided by the coastal defences and support our ongoing work to manage the risk of flooding and coastal erosion.”
Hunstanton’s striking striped cliffs and wide promenade have long been one of the town’s biggest attractions, drawing residents and visitors alike throughout the year.
Keeping the infrastructure beneath our feet in good condition is just as important as maintaining the gardens, beach and public spaces that people see every day.
Before winter arrives
The timing of the work has been planned to take place during the quieter autumn weeks, with the programme due to finish by November 27, before the worst of the winter weather typically arrives.
Most people passing by will probably notice little more than contractors at work and the occasional section of promenade temporarily cordoned off.
Behind the scenes, however, those repairs will help ensure Hunstanton’s sea defences continue doing the job they were built for, quietly protecting one of West Norfolk’s best-loved seafronts from the power of the sea.
Photo Richard Dix
