Dates confirmed for multi-million pound improvements to protect cliff and beach
Areas of Seaton will be closed and up to 7,000 tonnes of Cornish rock will be delivered by sea, arriving on high tides
Work begins next month on a £1.4 million improvement scheme at Seaton Hole - to help protect the cliffs and beach.
The work is designed to reduce erosion and lower the risk of cliff falls, helping protect the coastline and 41 nearby homes, including a care home.
Cllr Geoff Jung, EDDC Portfolio Holder for Environment – Operational, said: “While there may be some minor disruption over the summer, this work is essential. It will make Seaton Hole safer and more accessible for everyone, and help protect properties on the clifftop.
"Please keep a safe distance from the work area and don’t climb on the rocks or near the cliffs, as they are unstable and pose a serious risk.”
Cllr Paul Arnott, Leader of the Council, added: “This part of the coast has seen repeated landslides and ongoing erosion. It’s vital that we act now to protect local homes and ensure this beautiful area remains safe for future generations.”
The contractor, J.T Mackley & Co Ltd, will begin setting up from 26 August, using land next to Seaton Jurassic Long Stay Car Park. Starting from 9 September, up to 7,000 tonnes of Cornish rock will be delivered over a week or so by sea, arriving on high tides.
A spokesperson for the project said: "For public safety, sections of Seaton Hole beach will be closed periodically, but open when possible, and local businesses will remain open and accessible as usual throughout the works. "