Belton Way cliffs stabilisation works finished

Phase two of the £1.4m project has seen a variety of works completed across Belton Way East, Belton Way West and Belton Gardens, including the installation of 350 metres of gabion baskets, pavement and road resurfacing, and the installation of piles for stabilisation. Work to replace the retaining wall at the top of Belton Way East has also finished with that section now reopened to the public, along with refurbished steps and railings. Flower beds in this area will be replanted soon.

Cllr Lydia Hyde, cabinet member for climate, environment and waste says: "Southend-on-Sea is blessed with wonderful cliffs across the seafront and into Leigh-on-Sea. However, managing cliff slip is essential to keep the area safe and it is always taken seriously.

"Without this work that has taken place in recent years and more recently, any further movement could potentially have had an impact on surrounding homes, roads and Network Rail assets too."This project has had cross-party support since it began and it great to see that is been finished and delivered to such a high standard by our contractor Marlborough."

The work follows the council securing £3.2m in Government funding to carry out ground investigation and stabilisation works in the area, with some initial work on Belton Way East completed in 2020.

Published: 16th August 2024