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Seafront works costing £1.3 million are nearing completion. New pictures show the improvements along Bognor esplanade extending from Lennox Street to Clarence Road.
Upgrades include new pedestrian crossings, a walkway connecting on-street parking with the sea wall and traffic-calming measures such as a reduction of the speed limit to 20mph. The latest update on the project states that carriageway surfacing is complete and all crossing points are now open, except for the controlled crossing at Clarence Road which remains closed due to technical difficulties. New speed restriction markings (Image: Sussex News and Pictures) West Sussex County Council hopes that together with the completed Place St Maur improvement scheme and renovations of the Alexandra Theatre and the Bognor Regis arcade, the esplanade’s revamp will enhance the look and feel of the seafront and link it to the town centre.
The council allocated £1.369 million of capital funds to the delivery of the scheme, which will complement adjacent projects funded by the Levelling Up Fund and Local Enterprise Partnership. READ MORE: 'Victory for common sense' - Plans for 475 homes on green site dismissed again In October, when the works began , Councillor Steve Waight, West Sussex County Council cabinet member for support services and economic development, said: “This project marks a significant step in making Bognor Regis a top destination for visitors looking to explore everything the town has to offer while regenerating the seafront for residents.
The road has been resurfaced (Image: Sussex News and Pictures) “The work is part of the wider Arun Growth Deal and supports the priorities in ‘Our Council Plan’ of creating a sustainable and prosperous economy which cements the county council’s commitment with Arun District Council’s to support Bognor Regis.’ “It builds on other recent local developments, such as the recently completed Place St Maur improvement scheme, and planned enhancements at Alexandra Theatre and the Arcade.” Works, which are being carried out by Landbuild Ltd, are due to be completed early next month.
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