00:01Almost £1.7 million has been earmarked for a new causeway to St Mary's Island in North
00:06Tyneside. The proposed investment would help replace the concrete route linking Briardine
00:10Car Park to the island's famous lighthouse. The causeway stretches 900 feet and attracts
00:16more than 100,000 visitors each year. Sections have deteriorated despite previous repairs
00:22and resurfacing. Councillor Charlie Gray says the proposed reconstruction would address
00:27years of storm damage and would help to secure the landmark's future while protecting its
00:33heritage and natural environment. Planning proposals have been submitted, but North Tyneside
00:38Council has not yet made a final decision.
