Work begins on Cromer and Mundesley coastal protection

Work on the Cromer and Mundesley Coastal Management Schemes is set to start on February 5, 2024, North Norfolk District Council said.

Operations will begin on the Mundesley site first with Cromer following 12 weeks later, this is a significant step in protecting residents, homes and businesses in the two towns, according to the council.

“We have created interactive maps with our Coastal Engineers and Balfour Beatty, which include videos explaining the works across both Cromer and Mundesley,” said the council.

The two schemes have received approximately £25m of funding from the Environment Agency with North Norfolk District Council, Anglian Water and Mundesley Parish Council also contributing towards the Mundesley Scheme.

Phase 2 of the Cromer Coastal Management Scheme will include approximately 300 metres of rock revetment west of the pier and repair works to groynes, navigation aids and additional sea wall protection.

The Mundesley Coastal Management Scheme will seek to reduce the rate of erosion.

The program is set to cover 2km in total, with approximately 900 metres of rock to the west and repair works to groynes, navigation aids and additional sea wall protection

The two projects will take approximately 12-18 months to complete, said the council.