A new advisory group will help protect the heritage and define a bright new future for Coalhouse Fort, as work takes place to re-open it to the public and explore new ways to sustain this historic site.
The new advisory group brings together experts from arts, culture, heritage, environmental and business backgrounds. They will help advise on how to protect the fort, look at the best way to re-open it to the public and seek exciting ways to guarantee its future as a valuable community asset can best take place.
Funding, received by Thurrock Council, from the National Highways and the Lower Thames Crossing’s Designated Heritage Fund, managed by Thurrock Council, will help breathe new life into Coalhouse Fort, protecting its past, ready for the future.
Cllr Val Morris-Cook, Cabinet member for Community Partnerships, said: “The funding has allowed us to carry out a feasibility study that looks at what needs to be done to protect and conserve Coalhouse Fort and explore new uses to sustain the historic site as a living and breathing asset for our residents and community groups.
“The newly formed Advisory Group will be the voice of residents and communities, helping to advise on how work at the Fort could take place to make sure that its heritage is protected as its future is secured.”
The current feasibility study will conclude by mid-March, with detailed plans and the next phase of work to be announced at the end of March 2025. Further details on the Advisory Group can be found on the Thurrock Council website at thurrock.gov.uk/thurrock-historical-places/coalhouse-fort-advisory-group