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Welcome to Newbigginreborn.co.uk

This site is intended to provide you with a comprehensive range of information relating to a major coast protection and regeneration project now under construction at Newbiggin by the sea, Northumberland.

The project is one of the largest coast protection schemes of its type ever to be undertaken on the north east coast and includes a number of differing elements which, in combination, are aimed to bring significant regeneration benefits to the area.

The main elements of the project include the importation of some 500,000 tonnes of sand to restore the village’s beach - once a major draw for holidaymakers and day trippers, the construction of an offshore breakwater which includes the installation of the UK’s first permanent offshore artwork feature “Couple“ by renowned artist Sean Henry, and a series of landscape enhancements along the popular promenade seafront.

The award of £10 million DEFRA government grant aid which forms the foundation for the project follows many years of  planning and development through which Wansbeck Council has worked closely with the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs to secure a robust long term coastal defence option for the bay. With the aid of additional funding secured through a number of partners the full multi dimensional project value exceeds a total of £11 million.

Through the various pages of the site you will find information including a project diary updated daily by our staff on the ground, background technical information, questions and answers, a regularly updated picture gallery and access to our high definition on site web cam. A feedback section is also available at which any queries or comments regarding the site can be left for a further response.

Thanks for visiting and enjoy your stay.