Stunning Blackhead coastal path reopens to public after restoration

The extensive restoration works on the Blackhead Path in Whitehead have been completed and the path is now reopened to the public.
Represenatives from council and FP McCann attend the path reopeningRepresenatives from council and FP McCann attend the path reopening
Represenatives from council and FP McCann attend the path reopening

The multi-million pounds project involved repair works, carried out in stages over the last year, which will now allow visitors to enjoy this area and explore the entire path.

The contractor, FP McCann, was appointed to complete the works following extensive investigatory and design work by AECOM.

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The repairs covered four main areas along the coastal path from the Old Castle Road right up to the lighthouse including extensive rock armour protection, new steps and handrails and extensive scaling, fixing and netting of rocks.

Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Peter Johnston said: “This stunning walk will now be enjoyed by our local community and tourists. Whitehead is a stunning town with lots of eateries, shops, arts events and beautiful scenery to explore, and the completion of the works will only add to the wonderful town that it is.

“These important works have restored the path to its former glory which we know will allow generations of families to enjoy. The stunning coastal walk is not only an essential part of life for locals in Whitehead, but one of this area’s biggest tourism assets.

“We are delighted to reopen Blackhead Path and I would also like to thank the patience from the local community throughout the duration of the work.”

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Russell Eddis, Civil Engineering Business Manager for FP McCann Ltd, said: “With the assistance of some local specialist sub-contractors and a variety of material taken from our nearby Loughside Quarry, the team at FP McCann thoroughly enjoyed working on this restoration project.”