The construction of a sea wall on the north end of the Largs promenade is now in its final stages.

North Ayrshire Council (NAC) says it expects the work to be completed in the coming weeks.

The £4.6 million project, which had an original projected cost of £3m, is almost complete, with the northern section of the promenade expected to re-open to pedestrians before the summer season gets under way.

The project has seen the creation of a new precast concrete sea wall in front of the existing sea wall structure, for a 300-metre stretch of the promenade between Aubery Crescent and the existing RNLI slipway.

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It has also allowed for the promenade to be extended to the line of the new wall, while the steps to the beach have also been replaced, improving accessibility for visitors.

The existing sea wall,  which was constructed in the 1970s, has deteriorated because of its exposure to sea water.

NAC says it wants to ensure the new wall continues to provide optimum protection and support against wave activity and coastal erosion.

It decided the best design solution was to replace or encapsulate the existing wall.

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The new structure has been delivered by contractors RJ McLeod on behalf of the local authority.

Work began on site in July last year, with diversion routes signposted for walkers heading to Aubery Park and the boating pond.