A popular UK seaside town will be getting a huge £4.5million investment in a major boost to scores of visitors. With 11 million visitors a year, Brighton and Hove is a seaside town that Brits and international tourists alike both know and love.
But now, its beach is about to get even bigger in time for summer 2026. New plans have been made after concerns about coastal erosion and flooding. In an attempt to help with the issue, new groynes will be added and the shingle beach will be extended. Work will start in late November or early December.
As part of the project, a new groyne field will be built on the beach between the King Alfred Leisure Centre and Second Avenue in Hove, reports The Sun.
Not only this, but the new timber groynes will be supported by filling the bays between each one with thousands of tonnes of shingle – which has been dredged from a site in the English Channel.
This means the beach will be extended by up to 25 metres out to sea.
For tourists, this comes with a huge benefit as it means there will be much more space for visitors to the area.
Councillor Trevor Muten, cabinet member for transport and public realm, said: “This scheme is vital for the city, to safeguard homes and businesses from coastal flooding and protect our local economy for decades to come.
“By taking action now, we will help make our city more climate resilient and able to adapt to increasing storms, extreme rainfall and rising sea levels.
“We are committed to value for money to deliver the best for our city. £4.5 million is a substantial sum but our local visitor economy alone is worth £5 billion.”
Brighton is a huge tourist destination in the UK, known for its colourful lanes, beautiful coastline and vibrant centre.
The latest development is one which aims to expand and preserve the seaside for future generations.