CIVIC officials are set to be updated on the Borough of Poole’s (BOP) multi-million pound Seafront Development Programme this week.

The ‘Sustaining Poole’s Seafront’ supplementary planning document was first adopted by BOP in December 2015, and the following November £5.4million investment was approved.

Core aims outlined in the document included conservation of the natural environment; improving facilities to encourage visitors all year round, and investing in the ageing infrastructure

This evening, at Poole’s Civic Centre, a report is set to be considered by the borough’s place overview and scrutiny committee.

Committee members will be asked to note progress regarding the Seafront Development Programme, and to note that a further report will be presented to the borough’s ruling cabinet in the autumn, making recommendations regarding cliff stabilisation works at Canford Cliffs.

BOP’s current Seafront Development Programme, approved in 2017, includes the addition of a number of new beach huts along the seafront.

The report notes: “Significant progress has been made with projects being completed at Sandbanks, Flaghead Chine, Branksome Dene and Hamworthy Park.

“Further progress is being made in planning and construction works during winter 2018/19 at Shore Road, Shore Road East and Branksome Chine.” The completed works mentioned refer to six new huts and the refurbishment of another six at Sandbanks; new seaside garden and play features, alongside four new huts at Flaghead Chine; four new huts at Branksome Dene and 16 at Hamworthy Park.

Work to come at Shore Road includes refurbishment of 22 existing huts and the addition of a dozen new ones.

A scheme to enhance the public realm, including a new kiosk and water sports concessions, at Shore Road is planned, for construction alongside the huts, this winter.

The report also explained: “Officers from Bournemouth and Poole work in close collaboration to support the development of seafront facilities and services in both boroughs.”