Development of "iconic" Felixstowe cafe entering final stage
East Suffolk Council says the cafe will be key as the town begins to recover from Covid-19
Last updated 28th May 2021
The development of a new cafe, described by East Suffolk Council as "iconic", is entering the final stage in Felixstowe.
It's being built on the town's South Seafront as part of ongoing investments in the area.
Barnes Construction began building the cafe last August, with completion expected to take place in the late summer.
East Suffolk Council thinks the £1.5 million project will play a "key role" in helping the town as it starts to recover from the impact of the pandemic, by attracting locals and tourists, as well as creating jobs.
Leader of East Suffolk Council and local ward member for Eastern Felixstowe, Cllr Steve Gallant, cabinet member for Economic Development, Cllr Craig Rivett, and Cllr Steve Wiles, local ward member for Eastern Felixstowe, all visited the site this week for the first time since the easing of national restrictions.
In a joint statement they said:
"Despite the ongoing challenges we have all faced due to Covid-19, we are grateful that work is able to continue on this development, which will transform the South Seafront for years to come, ensuring it is a thriving place where people want to go, meet and spend their money.
"Now more than ever, this project is hugely important to Felixstowe and the local economy as not only will it provide a new eatery next to the beautiful seaside, attracting both local people and visitors, but it will also support economic growth and provide new employment opportunities as we hopefully begin to emerge from the impact of coronavirus.
"The South Seafront has undergone significant redevelopment in recent years and East Suffolk Council has invested a lot in revitalising the area. We believe it is vital that we continue to build on this investment and create developments that benefits local businesses and people as well as visitors to the area.”
Mark Hart, Joint Managing Director at Barnes Construction, added:
"Through the delivery of yet another exceptional scheme, Barnes is delighted to be playing its part in shaping the landscape of this popular seaside town. I have no doubt that when completed, this iconic café will prove to be a very successful attraction to both the people of Felixstowe and its many visitors."