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If at least 6 chalets have secured purchasers by 1 September 2011:Demolition / making good 1 October 2011 1 January 2012Construction on site 1 January 2012 31 March 20123.17 Further phases of development could follow if the pilot was successful. Ifall 106 units were redeveloped over 3-5 years, this would establish allCouncil-let chalets on the same footing, ie as long-term lets, managed byProperty Services. This would take away the need for ELDC to advertise,repair, clean and let the chalets, reducing the annual revenue runningcosts, set out at Section 3 above. However, it would also mean that therewere fewer daily or weekly lets, should all new or refurbished chalets besold. This can be reviewed once the first redevelopment is completed.4 SUPPLEMENTARY FACTS4.1 Chalets 33-45, the “Jellicoe” beach huts at the far end of the NorthPromenade in Mablethorpe, are not in use due to their very poor condition.These were the subject of a funding proposal put forward by LincolnshireCounty Council (LCC) for SeaChange Wave 3 funds. This programme wassubsequently shut down, but ELDC officers understand that LCC hasemployed Arts NK to explore ways to deliver the project. These chaletscannot be demolished as they physically form part of the retaining wall ofthe sand dunes and are integral to the sea defences.4.2 The Bathing Beauties chalets were available for hire in 2009 for the firsttime. There were many enquiries, as a result of national publicity, but onlyone booking. The main barrier for hirers was the lack of electricity, waterand windows.4.3 The Bathing Beauties chalets resulted from a design competition to reimaginethe beach hut. The competition succeeded in drawing worldwideattention to Mablethorpe and the East Coast. The concepts, developed bynational and international artists, designers and architects, were presentedas 2D sketches and 3D models which became a national touring exhibition.The project inspired the development of the annual Festival of BathingBeauties, which has now secured 3 year’s funding to keep the momentumof the initial project.4.4 The Bathing Beauties huts, although iconic as public art, have suffered inthe coastal climate. The original project budget only included constructioncosts, not those for ongoing repairs and maintenance. Where repairs andadaptations have been needed, ELDC has carried these out and has paidfor these. With the exception of Jabba, the Bathing Beauties are now asweather-proof as possible. Details are as follows:Page 99