Burnham-on-Crouch Pontoon Project - update 7 February 2024
A spokesperson for Maldon District Council said; “The Council has been exploring a number of solutions for a replacement pontoon which can be delivered within budget whilst also providing an improved facility.
“The Council is pleased to announce that a publicly accessible pontoon is on track to be installed by the end of this year and it will be delivered within budget using the money we have received from the Governments UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
“The new pontoon will utilise the existing piles and be the same dimensions as the previous pontoon that was destroyed during storm Eunice and will benefit from additional safety features such as improved safety railings and a non-slip decking surface.
“We will provide a further update as we get closer to an installation date.”
Notes to Editors:
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025.
The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK, investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.
For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus
