About the Black Rock project
The Black Rock rejuvenation project will greatly improve the environment and infrastructure of the eastern seafront.
It will also provide upgrades that will promote greener travel and improve connectivity between the eastern seafront, Black Rock and Brighton Marina.
Brighton & Hove City Council is leading the scheme with funding from the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership.
Phase one
Features of the Scheme
The Scheme will feature:
- a new promenade link into Brighton Marina
- renovated historic buildings (The Old Reading Room and Temple)
- a new ecology trail and beach boardwalk delivering improved biodiversity in partnership with Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Wakehurst
- public art, seating and lighting
- clearing invasive tamarisk at Duke’s Mound Gardens to restore sea views and encourage native species to return
- a new sea defence wall and Promenade walk with seating
- preparing the Black Rock site for future redevelopment
Volunteering
The rejuvenation of Black Rock is one of the projects at the centre of the new Seafront Development Board's work. If you would like to volunteer to join the Board, visit our volunteering opportunities page.