New £4.9m seafront complex begins to take shape

A major £4.9m seafront development has begun to take shape after a steel structure was put up.

East Suffolk Council is building a new complex at Jubilee Rise, formerly Jubilee Parade, on Lowestoft seafront in Suffolk.

Located next to the Eastern Edge beach huts, the new site will include a two-storey restaurant and cafe, three new concession units, public toilets and changing facilities.

Photos shared by the council show the steel frame of the complex being built, which Tim Wilson, cabinet member for economic development and regeneration, described as "exciting".

The first phase of the construction began in February last year, with the second phase beginning in October.

As part of the works, a new lift was also being installed in the complex to improve accessibility along the seafront.

It will connect the Upper Esplanade with the Lower Promenade.

The work is expected to be completed early next year, according to the council.

"This is an exciting stage for Jubilee Rise as the work so far on site has been ground engineering works and therefore mostly unseen," Wilson said.

"However, the steel structure is now starting to emerge, and we are looking forward to the completion of this new complex next year, which will further enhance the seafront for the benefit of residents and visitors."

Other works were ongoing across the town that formed part of the Towns Fund programme.

Regeneration works at Royal Plain, Royal Green and South Quay Wharf were also under way.

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