The Shanklin Cliff Lift will be temporarily closed from Wednesday until Friday (23rd-25th April) as part of the Isle of Wight Council’s ongoing commitment to maintaining and enhancing this vital facility for the community.
The closure is necessary to erect scaffolding, a process expected to take 3 days.
Following this, work will begin on replacing the downstairs canopy, a significant upgrade that will involve additional scaffolding and securing the surrounding area to ensure the lift remains operational during the works.
The entire project is anticipated to take 5 to 6 weeks. During this period, the lift will continue to serve the community, minimising disruption and maintaining accessibility.
Alex Minns, service director for community regeneration and economy, said the works had been carefully timed to occur outside of Easter and the peak season.
He added:
“We understand the importance of the Shanklin Cliff Lift to both residents and visitors. This project underscores our dedication to preserving and improving the lift, ensuring it remains a safe and reliable resource for all.
“We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding as we carry out these necessary improvements.”
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The lift has been a key feature of Shanklin since its first construction in the 1890s.
The current lift, built in 1958, continues to serve residents and visitors, offering a convenient route between the town and the beach.
Who cares, I stopped using it.
Whether purchasing a single or a return ticket
IW Council charge £1.00
It should be 50p for a single fare, £1 for a return
“to be honest that is too much”
I usually park above, walk the dog down on
the esplanade and would usually get the lift back up.
Not anymore, greedy councils want too much.
I feel sorry for the holidaymakers, it should be free,
some Seasides around the country don’t charge at all.
The Council on the Island are money grabbers!
I suppose someone needs to pay for their large
pension pots
“NOT ME”