South Tyneside to replace Marsden Bay steps in £600,000 scheme

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

South Tyneside Council is to fully replace the steps at Marsden Bay in a £600,000 scheme starting in November.

South Tyneside Council has confirmed it will fully replace the steps at Marsden Bay in a £600,000 scheme. Work is expected to begin in November, with completion targeted for spring 2027. Esh Construction has been appointed to carry out the work.

The steps have been closed since December after inspections identified safety concerns. Access to Marsden Rock and the nearby pub The Grotto has been limited as a result. The council statement noted that the steps' coastal location presents particular challenges, with the structure exposed to storm tides, saltwater and erosion. Specialist surveys, detailed assessments and design work were necessary to develop a safe, durable long-term solution.

The steps also serve as an emergency escape route for the Marsden Grotto when the tide is in. Their closure has affected how the business operates. The council is funding the scheme entirely.

How it is being reported

• South Tyneside Council to spend more than £600,000 to fully replace Marsden StepsWork to fully replace the steps at Marsden Bay is set to start in November.Shields Gazette · 23 Oct, 05:30
• Major work to replace steps to Marsden Bay to get under way in £600,000 schemeThe Marsden steps are to receive much-needed work which is set to be completed by spring 2027ChronicleLive · 22 Oct, 16:07

In this story: South Tyneside Council · Marsden Bay · Esh Construction · Marsden Grotto · Marsden Rock

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