An ambitious development that will transform a coastal area in Lincolnshire into a retail and leisure complex is progressing ‘at pace.’ Midlands contractor, G F Tomlinson, has announced work to complete the construction of a new multifunctional building and grounds at Sutton on Sea’s former Colonnade and Pleasure Gardens site is on schedule.
The Pagabo Medium Works joint project with CPMG, Alan Wood Associates and Lindsey District Council, will provide local residents and visitors with a new state-of-the-art building. Enhancements will include lettable space for retail, sea view café and restaurant, toilets and new exhibition space.
Additional seating areas and recreational space will also be created in the former Pleasure Gardens alongside a large sea-view deck, new beach huts and dedicated artisan studio spaces for pop-up events and markets. Improved promenade access will connect the promenade via a link bridge to the new building and there will be planting and community gardens together with the creation of additional walkways.
Popular nearby existing features will be retained, which include the paddling pool, tennis court and the anchor water feature. Work is said to be ‘progressing well’ on site with the steelwork and main drainage complete, alongside the ground and first floors installed.
The scheme is part of the Mablethorpe Connected Coast Town Deal, which has been approved by the Government to receive £4.2m of Town Deal funding, with the remaining costs match funded directly by East Lindsey District Council. Adrian Grocock, Group Managing Director at G F Tomlinson, said: “We are proud to be involved in the significant redevelopment of this landmark cultural tourist attraction for Sutton-on-Sea, encouraging further investment into the Eastern coastline.
“Our team have worked closely with all sub-contractor partners to carefully manage the enhancement of the existing structure with transformative elements that will deliver tangible benefits to the local residents and visitors to the town. We are moving forward at good pace and we are in a good position to deliver on schedule.”
Councillor Martin Foster, the Council’s champion for the project, said: “We are delighted with the continued positive progress on the colonnade site, and seeing G F Tomlinson leading the construction process that will ensure the new facilities will be delivered to the highest quality of workmanship and suitable for its unique, scenic coastal surroundings.
“When completed it will bring new tourism and income for the town, create new jobs and opportunities, and provide residents and visitors with a place to enjoy our stunning Eastern coastline from.”
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