New year uplift for Hornsea's central promenade

HORNSEA’S central promenade can expect a face lift this new year

North Holderness Ward Councillor Barbara Jefferson on the East Riding Council updated Hornsea Town Councillors at their December meeting. Cllr Jefferson commented: “I am delighted that funding is now available to begin the work to maintain the central promenade and water feature area which is so important to the Hornsea experience.”

At the Hornsea Town Council meeting Cllr Jefferson explained to town councillors what this would include and showed drawings and materials officers were considering for the area which is showing some deterioration. Cllr Jefferson added: “by consulting with the Town Council it gives them the time to consider and offer their thoughts for implementation in the future.

“Phase one will be started as soon as contractors are shown the plans and are able to confirm with East Riding Council their ability to begin in this financial year. Phase two will begin early in next year’s allocation which begins in April.”

The planned uplift comes after existing crossing points on the promenade have been found to be inadequate for the conditions and loads they are being subjected to. This has significantly reduced their lifespan. Cllr Jefferson explained: “Part of the problem is the substructure, which is currently timber and sat in water, resulting in the early onset of rot. This coupled with the vehicle movements across them to maintain the bins and lighting is in turn causing movement, which is then loosening the fixtures and ultimately the planks.

“It is envisaged that the crossing points will need to be more robust to enable vehicle access along the promenade. Therefore an irregular brick set that is aesthetically pleasing and could be sourced in a colour to suit is being considered. At present other options are being discussed.

"This is a fantastic outcome and I look forward to seeing its implementation in the new year."

PLANS: Plans are in the pipeline to give Hornsea’s central promenade a face lift