12th May 2026

There is visible progress across the site and things are taking shape nicely.

In the upper section of the car park, closest to Marine Drive, around half of the spaces now have the reinforced grid system and kerbing installed. The remaining spaces in this area are currently being prepared, with surfaces being levelled and graded ahead of installation of the grid system and kerbs. At the lower end of the car park, nearest the South West Coast Path, excavation of the existing surface is underway. Once complete, this area will follow the same construction process, including installation of drainage, regrading to the correct levels, and new kerbing.

Material removed during excavation is being carefully processed on site as part of a sustainable construction approach. The excavated material will be screened to remove roots and oversized particles, before being graded to create a suitable rootzone soil. This material will then be re-laid within the reinforced grid system, grass seed will then be applied to create a durable, permeable surface finish that blends with the natural surroundings.

The project is taking shape nicely and we remain on course to reopen the car park on 1 July.