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The Transformation of Boscombe Seafront

The UK's most innovative and exciting seafront redevelopment scheme is currently transforming Boscombe Seafront. The centre-piece of this scheme is Europe's first artificial surf reef, which was granted a special environmental licence by the Marine and Fisheries Agency on the 13th December 2007.

Construction of the surf reef is on course to start on site Summer 2008. Subject to a good weather window, the reef should be completed by the end of October 2008 in time for the surfing season.

In addition to the reef, work is nearing completion on the refurbishment of Boscombe Pier, which offers fantastic views of the bay and the reef. The grade II listed entrance building, dating from 1958 has been fully refurbished and will feature a high quality cafe and beach goods shop. The pier will re-open towards the end of May 2008, with the cafe and shop facilities opening Easter 2009.

The derelict Overstrand building on the promenade opposite the surf reef is being transformed with the help of award winning designers Wayne and Gerardine Hemingway MBE of Hemingway Design. The building will feature some of the UK's most desirable beach huts, catering for both surfers and holiday makers. The Overstrand development will also include a surf-themed retail outlet, a surfing academy and a glass-fronted restaurant offering superb panoramic views of Bournemouth and the Solent. There will be a catering outlet selling good quality food-to-go, public changing rooms, toilets and hot showers.

The area in front of the pier is being relandscaped to include a large piece of public art and a pedestrianised piazza meeting place.

The beach will remain open to the public throughout the period of works, including the summer holidays.