Blackpool Council deferred a decision on 17 rock groynes due to RNLI safety objections.
The RNLI warned that the groynes could increase risks to tourists and rescue crews.
New funding rules in 2026 could force the council to pay £13m if the current project fails.
Work on the beach management schemes is slated to begin in early 2027 pending planning approval.
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