£3.7m plan to protect seafront revealed

Plans for a £3.7m sea defence project on the Cornish coastline have been revealed.Funded by the European Regional Development Fund, the plans include protection for the coast line and improved access to the beach near Marazion.The plans also aim to reduce flood risk, protect the nearby railway line, the A30 and the South West coast path, and offer environmental benefits for Marazion Marsh.The works will involve creating 300 metres of new rock armour sea defence works, with new seating, planting and easier beach access.Once completed, the project will safeguard 295 homes and 65 commercial properties.The plans are being exhibited at Marazion Community Centre on 10 September.The works are intending to start in early spring 2019, with completion in spring 2020 with breaks for the summer period to ensure access for the public.Cormac Solutions Ltd are the designers and Ward Williams Associates are the project and cost managers.