However, there was lots happening away from Covid-19 in our part of the world.
Here is the final part of our two part-review reflecting on the past 12 months, featuring stories that hit the headlines between July and December 2020.
What is proposed - brickwork cladding on Waveney Road in Lowestoft post construction. The defence wall along Station Square and Waveney Road. Picture: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Image: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.)
July
Homes and businesses in Lowestoft are set to receive protection from flooding for 100 years as a major tidal floodwall defence scheme was awarded funding of £43m.
August
Back then - the new family of owners face the camera after taking over the Claremont Pier in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)
The 117-year-old Claremont Pier re-opened with new owners after being sold to Eddie and Charmaine Mayne and their families.
A new family of owners have taken over the Claremont Pier in Lowestoft. The newly named Beach Shop. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)
The new family of owners after taking over the Claremont Pier in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)
September
Gull Wing Lowestoft. Picture: Suffolk County Council (Image: Suffolk County Council)
The name of Lowestoft’s long awaited third crossing was announced as ‘Gull Wing’ - suggested by pupils at Somerleyton Primary School.
Visualisations of the Lake Lothing third crossing in Lowestoft. Picture: Suffolk County Council (Image: Suffolk County Council)
October
The East Point Pavilion in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)
The regeneration of the East Point Pavilion on the seafront took two steps forward. After being awarded a £720,000 grant, a team of internationally renowned designers were appointed.
The East Point Pavilion in Lowestoft. (Image: Mick Howes)
November
Work to create a new ?1m park and gateway at The Ness in Lowestoft is completed. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)
Work on the £1m Ness Park to turn it into a landmark destination was completed.
Back then - work to create a new ?1m park and gateway at The Ness in Lowestoft was completed. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)
Work to create a new ?1m park and gateway at The Ness in Lowestoft is completed. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)
December
The temporary coast protection works at Pakefield. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)
Giant one tonne sandbags were placed at the base of Pakefield cliffs in a temporary emergency measure to protect homes and the coastline from risks of erosion.
The temporary coast protection works at Pakefield. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)
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