Shore Road at Sandbanks has a lot more to offer visitors this year.

An attractive plaza with new seating and improved signage has been created and there is a new beach office, watersports centre and extended catering kiosk. Beach huts have been modernised, the toilets and showers refreshed and there is a new family changing area.

In addition, coastal grasses and flowers have been planted in new beds at the entrance to the promenade and stone benches have been installed.

Cllr Mohan Iyengar said: “The improvements to the plaza here are fitting for such a great location, and we’re delighted to welcome a new watersports concession; Easy Riders for their first season in the brand-new facility. This project at Shore Road is just one of many improvements from our ongoing plan to ensure we continue to invest in our world-class seafront across the whole of the BCP Council area.”

Nikki Parker-Goadsby, Dorset Coast Forum said: “Dorset Coast Forum are delighted to have been involved in the community engagement and coordination of the Coastal Community Funding (CCF) for the public realm improvements at such a prestigious and popular location on the Dorset Coast.”

Andy Gratwick owner of Easy Riders said: “We are delighted to have been chosen to take on the new facility at shore road. Having taught watersports here since 1993 we know the environment and conditions well. We are looking forward to introducing more people into watersports safely and progressing the sports we offer making shore road one of the premier venues nationally for watersports.”