The roadworks will be undertaken at a time when the coastal weather shouldn't hamper too much with the schedule, allowing work to be completed before the May Bank Holidays.
The minister responsible says “This fund will help breathe new life into high streets in towns and cities across the country – restoring them to their full glory so that they are beautiful places for people to shop, work and enjoy"
The schemes aim to reduce the risk of flooding and coastal erosion to more than 3,700 Island homes and businesses, vital infrastructure and more than 300 hectares of protected habitat
In a letter to all coastal MPs, the Government pledge £1m to unlock the potential of seaside towns. The new coastal teams will create jobs, bring business and help local economies thrive.
Plans by the Ventnor Town Council to turn the Coastal Visitors Centre into a vibrant enterprise hub have been thwarted by the Isle of Wight council, who insist they will sell the building on the open market rather than transfer through the Community Asset Transfer Scheme.