THE number of exercise stations in Poole Park, Baiter and Whitecliff will be reduced, BCP Council confirmed.

Existing equipment at Poole Park will be refurbished while the stations will be moved in Whitecliff and Baiter.

A statement from Poole Park Life said: “Following a review of the current outdoor fitness equipment and its condition, the 2020 consultation results and the budget available; it has been decided that the number of exercise stations for outdoor fitness equipment in Poole Park, Baiter and Whitecliff will be reduced.

“In Poole Park this means fewer outdoor fitness equipment stations around the lagoon (large lake). Existing equipment will be refurbished where possible in addition to new equipment being installed.

“The plans include a new exercise station in Copse Close, near to Copse Close car park that will overlook the cricket pitch.

“For Whitecliff and Baiter it was thought that the exercise stations were too spread out and it was therefore decided to have a single location, with more equipment.

“Following on from recent feedback received from residents and councillors regarding the equipment for Whitecliff and Baiter, it will now be located at Baiter, near the toilet block.

“Installation is scheduled to start in July. The new equipment will be supplied by Kompan UK; their fitness range meets our quality aims, being made from galvanised steel and double dipped in molten zinc to maximise resistance to corrosion and other environmental impacts.”