Improving beach access at Porth

Visitors to Porth Beach in Newquay will benefit from improvements to one of the beach’s popular access routes, following the replacement of deteriorating handrails on the beach steps. The works, completed by the Environment Minor Works Team East, have seen the old, rusting handrails replaced with new, sturdy ones, helping to maintain safe and accessible routes onto this popular beach.

The improvements form part of our ongoing programme of beach access and infrastructure maintenance, which takes place throughout the year. Wherever possible, works are scheduled outside the busy summer season to minimise disruption to beach users. Much of this essential work takes place behind the scenes, often going unnoticed, but plays an important role in maintaining Cornwall’s beaches for residents and visitors alike.

The latest improvements at Porth are a great example of the collaborative working between Beach Management, the Capital Project Management Team and our Operational Teams, whose practical skills and experience help deliver improvements like this.

Sue, Senior Beach Officer, said:

“We are continually looking at opportunities to improve and maintain the infrastructure across our beaches, ensuring they remain safe and welcoming places for everyone to enjoy. We are extremely grateful to Dan, Tim and John for delivering this project for us. Maintaining beach infrastructure in a challenging coastal environment isn’t always straightforward, and their collective contribution is invaluable in helping us maintain our beaches to such a high standard.”

Well done team, the new railings look great!