Camber Sands Welcome Centre has been recognised with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Award for Best Infrastructure Project – Small (under £5m). The multi-purpose facility was officially opened in October 2025 and provides a range of much improved facilities for residents and visitors to the popular coastal destination. There are more and better toilets and showers, expanded first aid facilities and it now acts as a base for Operation Radcott, a multi-agency safety initiative. In addition, there is a new cafe and a flexible community space available for residents when safety operations are not in place.
The building was formerly a toilet and staffing block, and the transformation, delivered by Baxall Construction, was funded by Rother District Council, central government and with contributions from the Community Infrastructure Levy.
The ICE award recognises the project’s excellent design, delivery and community benefit, highlighting it as an exemplar of smaller-scale infrastructure that delivers meaningful impact.
Councillor Doug Oliver, Leader of Rother district Council, said, “We are incredibly proud to see the Camber Sands Welcome Centre recognised with this award. It reflects the hard work, collaboration and commitment that has gone into delivering a facility that supports both visitor safety and the local community.”
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