WORK is to commence on Cockenzie Harbour's wall following wave and storm damage.
In February, the Courier reported that pedestrian access to the West Pier at Cockenzie Harbour had been closed off with fencing after damage.
Now, East Lothian Council (ELC) has said that is "preparing to carry out repair work".
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The local authority has stated that the project timeline and more details will be published at the appropriate time.
It is currently unclear when the work will begin.
A council spokesperson said: “East Lothian Council officers are preparing to carry out repair work to Cockenzie Harbour to address storm damage and continued deterioration of the West Pier harbour wall from wave action.
“Enabling works are under way to provide an access for plant, equipment and materials, and further information on the project timeline and detail on the repair will follow at the appropriate time.
“Cockenzie and Port Seton Community Council, the council administration and local members have all been made aware and are supportive, and funding has been secured through the council capital budget.
"Consultation with statutory partners continues.”
Ben Morse, chair of Cockenzie and Port Seton Community Council, said: "The community council was delighted to hear that works to secure the West Pier will soon be under way and thank the relevant ELC officers, including Tom Reid and Ray Montgomery, for their work in this area.
"Cockenzie Harbour, in particular the listed structures, is a site of national significance from a heritage perspective. We welcome ELC's recognition that following the urgent stabilisation works there will be work required to restore the structure further to retain and protect its historical significance.
"We anticipate a great deal of further engagement between the community and ELC on this point in the months to come.
"We look forward to continuing to engage with ELC and other interested parties, including local heritage and community-led groups such as the 1722 Waggonway Project, to identify further avenues to protecting and enhancing the wider harbour area and it's heritage assets for future generations."
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