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Frinton-on-Sea beach staircase replaced for £197,000
Overview
A new galvanised steel staircase costing £197,000 has been installed at Frinton-on-Sea in Essex, replacing a previous set of steps that became misaligned due to cliff movement.
Key points
- The previous staircase at The Leas became crooked because of movement within the cliff.
- The replacement galvanised steel structure cost £197,000 and can be adjusted for future landscape changes.
- Work on the project began in April and provides improved access to the coastline.
- Similar staircase replacement work at Southcliff in Walton-on-the-Naze is expected to finish by the end of 2026.
