This week sees a major milestone reached, as Brighton & Hove City Council releases the invitation to tender for the regeneration of Madeira Terrace.

The Council said:

We expect to receive responses in February 2024 and, subject to receiving satisfactory bids within the budget, will appoint the contractors in spring.

As well as restoring 28 arches and bays, subject to acceptable bids we expect that Phase 1 will also include:

• A new lift – a key component for the scheme that will ensure access for all
• Full replacement of the upper deck with a waterproofed deck, infrastructure for canopies / shades and for pop-up events
• Painting with a system guaranteed to perform better in coastal conditions than traditional materials available to the Victorians
• Refacing and regreening the Green Wall where possible, although much of this will take time to recolonise as the current wall has been there for 150 years and is older than the Terrace itself
• A new staircase down from the deck next to Concorde 2 / Shelter Hall
• Reinstatement of the planted verges at Madeira Drive level
• A more pedestrian friendly layout in front of the Terrace, providing beach access for all, and
  Seating to the upper and lower decks encouraging people to sit and enjoy the views

Members of Building Green have worked with the Council and partners for more than a decade to reach this point. We feel that the green wall is now firmly established in the vision for Madeira Drive – and look forward to seeing who comes forwards to make this vision a reality.