RNLI Cleethorpes new lifeboat station

Wynne Construction has been appointed to complete the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) long-awaited new lifeboat station in Cleethorpes.

Building activity will recommence on 19 February, with an expected finish in late autumn.

Wynne Construction project manager Mark Wilson, whose team are aiming to minimise disruption, including accommodating any planned major events, said: “We are very pleased to have been awarded this prestigious contract for Cleethorpes RNLI and look forward to the construction phase getting underway.

“It is good to be once again working with the RNLI team to deliver another successful project, following on from the completion of lifeboat stations such as Llandudno.”

The new station will have its own slipway for launch and recovery of the boats, a far cry from the current set up, which involves crossing a public road near a blind bend.

Wynne Construction will also improve the changing and training facilities as well as relocating the RNLI shop to the site, giving volunteers access to running water and a toilet – neither of which are currently available.

Ben Sautter, RNLI principal estates engineer, said: “I would like to thank the local community for their patience and understanding whilst the building work has been paused.  

“The RNLI has been working hard to ensure that the project could be restarted as soon as possible. However, several factors have led to the delay, including the need to retender the works and revalidate existing marine and other licencing agreements.

“We are delighted that the build is set to start in February. Our charity already has a strong relationship with Wynne Construction after working with them on previous RNLI lifeboat station projects and we look forward to continuing this in Cleethorpes.”

Mick Fowler, Cleethorpes RNLI’s volunteer lifeboat operations manager, added: “The station will be built on the beach in front of the current building and will provide the capability to position a second lifeboat at Cleethorpes, a more powerful B class Atlantic 85, which will join the existing D class lifeboat already on station.

“This will enable the charity to respond more quickly, in a wider range of weather conditions, to a larger variety of incidents while keeping our volunteers safer. 

“The start of the build of our new station is an exciting moment for all our volunteers in Cleethorpes, both operational and fundraising.”

The RNLI will be sharing regular progress updates on its Cleethorpes Facebook page: www.facebook.com/RNLICleethorpes

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