£7m project to shore up Cromer and Mundesley's defences soon to start

North Norfolk District Council has received funding for its coastal management schemes in the popular resorts.

The works - to cost more than £7 million - will involve repairing groynes and navigation beacons and building a number of new measures to slow the relentless march of the sea. 

There will be drop-in sessions for people to learn more about the works from midday to 7pm at Mundesley Lifeboat Station on Tuesday, March 7, and Cromer Parish Hall on Wednesday, March 8.

Councillor Tim Adams, council leader, said: “The drop-in sessions will be a good opportunity for residents and businesses to become more familiar with this sea defence scheme. 

“Both schemes are of a considerable scale and will no doubt be of great interest to watch as the work progresses. 

"The Cromer scheme will ensure that we have a promenade and many of the amenities will be present for years to come, besides, of course protecting the town from coastal erosion.”

Councillor Wendy Fredericks, who represents Mundesley ward, said it was “extremely important” the council work with the community on these schemes. 

North Norfolk district councillor Wendy Fredericks (Image: Supplied)

Mrs Fredericks said: “Local knowledge is key to the success of the design. 

“The positive long-lasting impact of the scheme will be evident for generations to come."

An NNDC spokesman said the works would be carried out by Coastal Partnership East, and construction should start once planning permission and other consent had been granted.

The Cromer works are the second phase of a scheme following an initial project in 2015.

The new measures there will include installing a concrete apron, rock revetment as well as access improvement works

 The Mundesley works will include re-levelling and re-surfacing areas of the east promenade, access improvement works and installing protective rocks.