A set of garages has been re-built in Clacton to cater for modern usage.
Eleven concrete garages in Wargrave Road were demolished several years ago, and Tendring District Council (TDC) has recently replaced them with 10 new garages built to modern design.
Built by contractors Rose Builders Ltd they are wider to accommodate modern cars, and the materials used help rainwater drain away.
Paul Honeywood, TDC Cabinet Member for Housing, said garages were an important amenity.
“There is always substantial demand for garage rental and so replacing these former facilities with something more modern, and useable, is important for our residents.”
“Due to that demand we know this new amenity will be put to good use.”
TDC manages more than 350 garages throughout the district, with waiting lists at all sites. They are only to be used for vehicle storage.
The new garages in Wargrave Road will be let to three people who had garages on the original site, with the remaining seven allocated to people on the waiting list.
People can apply to join the waiting list at https://www.tendringdc.gov.uk/housing/apply-council-owned-garage.
