Almost £20million has been approved for a series of projects to regenerate Clacton and Jaywick Sands.
The funding, awarded by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, will be used by Tendring Council to regenerate the area.
A new Community Regeneration Partnership has been formed between the council and the Government to deliver the projects.
The council's cabinet is now set to approve a list of projects at a meeting on Friday (December 20).
These include £3million to redevelop Clacton Leisure Centre into a new Active Wellbeing Centre, £2million for the NHS to contribute towards building a new urgent treatment centre and primary care facility at Clacton Hospital, and £5million for acquiring and repurposing a disused town centre building for community and cultural use.
Ivan Henderson, deputy leader of Tendring Council and councillor responsible for economic growth, regeneration and tourism, said: "We are excited by this once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform Clacton and Jaywick Sands.
"These initiatives aim to make the most of the money on offer to create a brighter future for our area.
"Our projects aim to harness culture and tourism on the Essex Sunshine Coast to regenerate the town and provide more opportunities for our residents."
The council is also working with Essex County Council on a £2.5million scheme to expand the Tudor Fields to Jaywick Sands walking and cycling route, which could also serve as an evacuation route.
Alex Norris, local growth minister at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, said: "Our £20million Community Regeneration Partnership is brilliant news for Clacton and Jaywick Sands.
"This funding is a real vote of confidence for the community and will improve key services for local people.
"I look forward to seeing the funding put to use, boosting tourism, encouraging local growth and supporting health and wellbeing initiatives, including the redevelopment of Clacton Leisure Centre."
The council's cabinet is also set to approve the start of work on the first wave of projects, which includes those which can be delivered swiftly as they will not require working with partners, as well as £100,000 to create a cultural masterplan for the town centre.
The first set of projects include £500,000 for a seafront art and community micro venue on Clacton seafront, £500,000 to improve tired shopfronts in Jaywick Sands and Clacton, and £210,000 to provide three new community transport mini-buses.
The second wave of projects is set to be brought to cabinet for approval in early 2025.
They include £500,000 to turn an underused Napoleonic Martello Tower fort in Clacton into an events or culture venue, and £500,000 to enhance open spaces in Jaywick Sands, including new play equipment.
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