Council releases revised images of proposed 'landmark' building for Cleethorpes seafront

 

How the building might look after dark

THERE has been a re-think on the proposed 'landmark' building proposed for Cleethorpes seafront.

North East Lincolnshire Council has released artist's impressions of the  three-storey building to  be constructed (it hopes) at the former Waves site on the corner of Sea Road and the Promenade

The authority's accompanying press release is somewhat vague.

It says the structure will "comprise state-of-the-art public amenities and changing facilities as well as commercially lettable space across all floors of the building which may include different providers in retail and hospitality". 

The statement continues: "A planning application was approved in 2020, but work on the scheme was delayed due to the pandemic. 

"Earlier this year, preparatory works were done on the site, pending the development of the site. 

"In the coming months, more information will be released about the site, and those of the neighbouring Pier Gardens and Market Place as those developments move forward.

"The three Cleethorpes projects, made possible by £18.4m of Government Levelling Up Funding (LUF) awarded to North East Lincolnshire Council, will see the transformation of Cleethorpes seafront.

"The vision is to regenerate these three key areas of the resort."

 

                                            

The building will enjoy fine views over the estuary 

The intention is to retain as many trees as possible

The Grimsby News says: It is good that the vacant Waves site remains high on the council's things-to-do list, and the new images are certainly quite pleasing. But there are still key unanswered questions. Has a developer come forward to  carry out the work? What precisely will be in the building? When will the project start? What is the target date for completion?  Clarification is required - the sooner the better.