Littlehampton seafront regeneration: This how £7.2million scheme is progressing with road closure planned

The plans for the regeneration of Littlehampton’s seafront between East Beach, South Terrace and Windmill Road were submitted in October and were granted permission at a meeting of Arun District Council’s planning committee on Thursday, December 14.

In an update on Friday (August 30), the district council said the first signs of the seafront improvement work ‘are appearing on site’.

A spokesperson added: “Temporary toilets are now in position and trenching work for the necessary utility connections is due to take place week commencing September 9. The toilets will be serviced by generators until the main electrical connection is made.

“Storage containers for the foreshore equipment will be delivered next week as well as the container for the land train. Due to the size of the land train it needs to be stored on the promenade, and the location selected will allow the train to follow its current route and turning circle. Protective fencing will also be placed around the trees which are being retained.”

The council said the contractor will be using Banjo Road for their site compound, which will be closed to the public from September 23.

"Signage at roundabouts on the A259 will divert coaches to a temporary drop-off point in Sea Road (opposite Norfolk Gardens),” the spokesperson added.

"Coach companies are being contacted directly to provide details of the alternative arrangements.

“Phasing plans have been added to the webpage showing which areas of the seafront will be affected by the construction work. This next exciting stage of the project will see the results of several years’ work start to take shape.

"Communications with stakeholders and the public will continue through the construction phase to keep everyone updated.”

Work is subject to ‘schedule amends’, which the council stressed is ‘out of our control’.