CCTV has been installed in an underpass in Christchurch town centre.

Cameras have been installed inside and at the entrances of the underpass which links the town centre and Bargates.

A sign warning of the surveillance cameras has also been added to the top of the steps that lead down to the subway.

Bournemouth Echo: The cameras face both directions inside the underpassThe cameras face both directions inside the underpass (Image: NQ)

The local authority said it was a priority of theirs to make sure that everyone living, visiting, or working in the conurbation “feels safe”.

Councillor Bobbie Dove, portfolio holder for community safety, said: “We understand that crime and safety is of concern to our communities and our commitment to achieving this is reflected in our significant investment in community safety over the past year.

“As part of our Cleaner, Greener, Safer campaign, we secured a £100,000 investment towards improving CCTV in urban areas, with an additional £60,000 for increased CCTV monitoring.

Bournemouth Echo: The sign before the underpass entranceThe sign before the underpass entrance (Image: NQ)

“As part of this ongoing project, we have been working in partnership with Dorset Police and our local communities to identify specific areas where CCTV coverage will help provide a reassuring presence and enhance safety for local people.

“New cameras have already been installed in Bournemouth Central Gardens and Kingsland Crescent in Poole."

Installation of the CCTV cameras in Christchurch took place on Tuesday, November 15.

The Daily Echo approached Dorset Police for a comment.