Historic Coalhouse Fort in East Tilbury is set to re-open its gates to visitors for the first time in 4 years as surveys get underway to identify what works are required to return the fort to its former glory.
A series of open days will also take place at Coalhouse Fort, giving residents with an interest in history an opportunity to have their say on how it should be run in the future.
Cllr Val Morris-Cook, Cabinet member for Community Partnerships, said: "We are pleased that this historic monument will finally re-open to the public and we can begin to assess what work is required to fully re-open it.
"We will be working with Historic England to ensure that all renovations carried out are appropriate, up to their standards, and in keeping with this historic landmark.
"Following such a long period of being closed it’s great to see Coalhouse Fort open its doors again. We look forward to opening up more and more of this great landmark in the future as work on it progresses."
The first open days take place on Saturday 12 October and Sunday 13 October between 11.30am to 4.00pm. The central Parade Ground will be open and accessible for you to view the site. Please note, access to other parts of the Fort is not currently possible due to the sensitive ecology and health and safety constraints.
Funding for the project has been made available from the Lower Thames Crossing's Designated Heritage Fund.