Work to “make Brighton & Hove seafront the most exciting in the country” by restoring 28 arches of Madeira Terrace and build a new, fully accessible lift will begin in late November 2024.
According to Brighton & Hove City Council, the first phase of the restoration of the Victorian Grade II-listed terraces will include replacement of the original deck, a new staircase down from the deck near Concorde 2/Medeira Shelter Hall, and retention of several of the best Japanese spindle plants.
Councillor Julie Cattell, lead councillor for Major Projects, said: “The recent grant award of £750,000 from Historic England to supplement the funds already allocated by the council means that the first phase of this long-awaited project can at last commence.
“The restoration of the longest cast-iron structure in the UK will be a highly complex and challenging task. It requires dismantling the cast-iron components of the 28 arches and transporting them to a contractor in the Midlands, which specialises in the refurbishment of historic ironworks.
“This is one of a series of major projects that we are investing in, to make Brighton & Hove seafront the most exciting in the country. It’s a thrilling prospect that in summer 2026 Madeira Terraces’ many dedicated local supporters, our residents and visitors to the city will once more be able to enjoy this iconic piece of our heritage.”