Three historic structures on Swanage seafronts to be repaired
The Town Council say the work's needed to keep them safe for the public
Three historic seafront structures in Swanage are set to undergo major repairs.
It's expected the work will take place in the Autumn, on the public slipway, the stone pier and a redundant storm drain pipe.
Swanage Town Council say the repairs to the early 19th century structures are necessary to make sure they're safe for the public.
What's planned?
The repairs to the slipway will include reinstating the edge to its original appearance and filling any holes and pointing, with some of the missing stones to be recovered from the foreshore.
The Stone Quay will see the cobble paving replaced and repaired to remove any trip hazards and will also include repairs to the parapet wall where stones have been dislodged.
The side walls of the Stone Quay also require repointing.
The stormwater drainage pipe, close to Monkey Beach, has had covering stones dislodged by the actions of the sea.
Works there will have to be carried out at low water, and will include clearing growth around the pipe and on the paving slabs and then re-building.
Swanage Town Council has had to put in a request to Dorset Council to carry out the works.
In a statement to them, they've said:
“Swanage seafront is an important and attractive heritage feature of the town and is accessible to the public. Works are required to three specific locations which have deteriorated over time due to their tidal location on the coast. This deterioration has had a negative impact upon the health and safety of visitors and residents using these areas and work is essential.”
The town council say that they hope to start the work after the current summer season, but before Environment Agency works are due to start in the area in late October.