More funding has been awarded to boost the refurbishment plans for Skegness Pier. East Lindsey District Council has been given £5million from Arts Council England’s Cultural Development Fund to regenerate the landmark attraction and the surrounding area, as well as the Embassy Theatre.
The funds will support the first phase of a multi-million pound redevelopment project led by the Mellors Group, which also runs Fantasy Island, reports Lincolnshire Live. Redevelopment proposals include improved accessibility, upgrades to the pier's façade, renewing the lighting and furniture on the pier, creating a safe pedestrianised walkway on the approach, the salvaging and restoring of abandoned beach huts and the construction of a new multi-use amphitheatre space, for seating and public events.
The project amounts to £22,353,895 just to cover the initial outline costs to restore the base, promenade and the head of the pier. Boston and Skegness MP Matt Warman said the project would need lots of funding.
