Work to Begin on Minehead Esplanade Shelters

Works will begin on Minehead Esplanade on Monday, 30th October, and are expected to last up to six weeks. The work will see two brand new esplanade shelters erected on either side of the Pirate Ship Play Area on the eastern esplanade near the roundabout junction to Seward Way. The shelters will provide a much-needed sheltered seating space for visitors and the community to enjoy the sweeping views across the bay and out to sea.

The project is being overseen and managed by Minehead and Coast Development Trust and forms part of the wider Enterprising Esplanade scheme, which was funded by the Hinkley Point C Community Impact Mitigation and Coastal Communities Fund, secured by Somerset West and Taunton Council.
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Minehead and Coast Development Trust (MCDT) has been working closely with Cerys Dehaini of Squirrels Architecture, a local architect with a passion for the town and protecting the natural environment.

​Zara Aitken, Project Coordinator for Minehead and Coast Development Trust, said, “We are excited to see work finally starting on site next week. This project has been a while in the making due to the pandemic, and we’re looking forward to seeing the beautifully designed shelters finished for the community and visitors to enjoy. We have been working closely with Cerys, who is known in the area for her responsible and sustainable approach to sourcing materials and reducing the environmental impact of projects. During the design phase, much thought was given to how these shelters might be used by the local community and how the design would create an impressive impact for visitors arriving in Minehead from Seaward Way. This has been reflected in the functional design and practical approach, with seating in multiple locations to ensure the structures can be used in all weather conditions. We hope the construction phase causes as little disruption to the continued use of the seafront and local residents as possible.”