Published: February 19, 2007
Burnham-On-Sea jetty to open in time for Easter holiday period

Burnham's storm-damaged jetty will re-open in time for the busy Easter holiday period.

Sedgemoor District Council issued a statement on Monday (February 19th) confirming that the jetty would open by April - and that plans to increase the cost of launch permits to fund the repairs have been deferred until next year.

Council spokeswoman Claire Faun told Burnham-On-Sea.com: "In the immediate short term the plan is to open the jetty ready for the Easter holiday season."

"This will involve the construction of a barrier and marker posts to prevent access to the damaged area, but will still allow for launching."

"A full options report is being prepared for a permanent solution to address the deteriorated state of the jetty and this report will go to the Executive for a decision in May."

"The permit will remain the same for this year, but will be looked at next year, as it always is in the scale of fees and charges."