A “vital” £3 million repair programme to maintain coastal defences will begin next month.
The 1.1km section of sea wall at Filey was built between the 19th and 20th centuries and protects around 800 properties. It is hoped that the work will protect the town for another 50 years.
North Yorkshire Council secured a grant from the Environment Agency for the £2.95 million project.
The council said the “major improvements” should be completed by spring next year and would provide better protection for residents, infrastructure and the coast.
The project is scheduled to begin on August 24, but construction between Coble Landing and Royal Parade will not begin until mid-September to avoid peak tourist season.
The work is being managed by Jackson Civil Engineering Limited.
The wall protects 626 residential buildings and 166 non-residential buildings, as well as five Yorkshire Water facilities, including sewage pumping stations.
Keane Duncan, Executive Member for Highways, Transport and Coastal Protection, said: “We are pleased to begin the necessary repair programme which will improve the condition of the seawall by replacing damaged blocks, slipways and steps.”
Extensive preparatory work has already been carried out to ensure the stability of the wall and public safety, he said.
“These important improvements aim to strengthen the integrity and resilience of our coastal defenses and provide better protection for our community, infrastructure and coastline.”
He added that North Yorkshire Council would also address concerns about erosion at St Martin’s Gill.
Local residents can find out more about the scheme at a public event at the Filey Evron Centre on 22 August between 2pm and 8pm (BST).
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