The Lincolnshire County Council has given the green light to allot £1.8 million for the construction of a bridge at Gibraltar Point, near Skegness. This new development is part of the ambitious ‘King Charles III’ coastal path project, a planned continuous walking route around the English coastline.
The initiative is financially backed by Natural England, while operation oversight rests with the county council. Chris Miller, the council’s head of Environment, highlighted the bridge’s importance, describing it as a ‘key piece of infrastructure’ for the coastal path. He added that it is the most significant and costly element of the entire project.
The council’s role will also encompass route selection and construction, all of which are funded by the government through yearly legal agreements. In a recent meeting, some councillors flagged concerns about possible financial risks tied to project delays. However, Miller reassured them, noting that a 20% contingency was built into the plan. He clarified, “We will spend the allocated grant, and once that is used up, we won’t have to proceed. That’s the agreement.”
The project is estimated to be finished by March 2026. Following its completion, the county council will upkeep the path for five years. After that period, the stewardship will pass to Natural England and the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.
The Lincoln Post’s coverage builds on the original reporting from www.bbc.com.
