CRS Facilities Management have provided an update on the North and West Lighthouses on Whitehaven Harbour.

The company runs the maintenance programme on the two historic buildings on behalf of Whitehaven Harbour Commission.

A spokesperson for CRS Facilities Management said: “We are pleased to provide an update on the second year of the maintenance program for both the West and North Lighthouses.

“The North Lighthouse is looking significantly refreshed, as [we have] applied a new coat of white KIEM paint to the main elevation.

“Additionally, the annual repair and repainting of the balcony structure are underway, along with all planned preventive maintenance tasks.

“We anticipate having this lighthouse winterized by late October.”

They have however found that all is not well in the other lighthouse as they continued saying: “The West Lighthouse is currently experiencing significant dampness and ventilation issues.

“This has negatively impacted the external masonry paint, with patches of peeling evident in multiple areas.

“While some of this was expected, the added moisture has had a greater effect on the paint system.

“KIEM Mineral Paints recently conducted an on-site inspection, and we have collaboratively developed a detailed action plan to address these issues before the winter months.

“Consequently, we have decided to postpone any masonry painting on the West Lighthouse until next spring.

“These two historic buildings endure considerable wear and tear daily due to their exposed location.

“It is remarkable that they are still standing after 180+ years, a true testament to those who built and have maintained them.

“We are proud to be doing this work on behalf of Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners as part of their Whitehaven Lighthouses Maintenance Programme, which is made possible with funding from the Sellafield Ltd SiX – Social Impact, Multiplied programme.”

The harbour front has just hosted two just major events with Whitehaven Pride and Harbourfest filling the area with colour and culture.

While the front is home to several businesses and the award winning Beacon museum.