BRAND new two-storey ‘beach lodges’ with space for six people to sleep in will be installed on the Boscombe seafront over the next fortnight.

The huts will start to be delivered to a site near Manor Steps on Monday, January 16, with installation taking place until Friday, January 27.

Cranes will be positioned on the promenade to allow the buildings to be lifted into place.

The scheme is part of Bournemouth Borough Council’s seafront strategy.

Improved toilet facilities are already in place, while a new refreshment kiosk and a small manned beach office will also be built at the site.

New solar-powered lighting bollards have also been installed along the zig-zag path which leads to the beach from Boscombe Overcliff Drive.

Councillor Lawrence Williams, Bournemouth cabinet member for tourism, leisure and the arts, said the huts will give visitors more opportunities to enjoy the town’s beaches.

“They’re absolutely brilliant,” he said.

“It’s a real innovation for Bournemouth.

“They sleep up to six people, they’ve got bathroom facilities, heating, a kitchen area - they’re like nothing else.

“We’re over the moon about them. They look fantastic and they’re going to be wonderful for the town.

“It’s all part of the wider seafront strategy plan to make Bournemouth a world-class resort.”

A spokesperson from the council said the site will be fenced off while the beach huts are put in place.

“Owners should have received a letter with information but any owner with queries can contact the beach office,” she said.

“There will be no vehicle access to the promenade at this time. A temporary pedestrian trackway will be installed on the beach to allow the public to pass freely.

“The zig zag also remains closed, and is expected to be open during half-term week.”

Work on the £1.75million project began in the autumn. It is hoped that the new lodges, designed by Christchurch-based Ecologic Developments - will attract more families to Bournemouth.

Approval for the plan was granted last year.

A total of 36 beach huts are being relocated to make way for the new buildings.