Plans have been submitted by the RNLI to replace the current lifeboat station at Kilcobben Cove on The Lizard, which is almost 50 years old.
Built in 1961, the existing station needs to be replaced to house a new state-of-the-art Tamar class lifeboat. At the same time it will also provide modern facilities for crew training, a proper workshop for the mechanic and better access for members of the public.
The cost of the £6 million project will be met by the donations from the public, including some that have been left in legacies specifically for building projects.
Philip Burgess, coxswain at The Lizard RNLI, said the investment was good news for anyone using the local waters.
The planning application has now been submitted to Kerrier district council for permission to carry out the building work.
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