Bournemouth Triangle to be revitalised

Work will start this month to turn Bournemouth Triangle in to "an attractive pedestrian-friendly area."

As part of the new town centre vision, a new sitting wall will be implemented with access to a larger green area. Trees will be planted, new and wider pavements will be installed, there will be new lighting arrangements and the area in general will be tidied.

Following public consultation during September and October last year, local people asked for a new green space and better disabled parking.

Leader of the project Cllr Bob Chapman said: "Local people and traders in the area have told us how they want the Triangle to look and feel and I am extremely pleased that we are now able to move forward with this project. We want to create a public space that visitors, residents and local businesses will find more accessible. The Triangle has great potential and the aim is to create an attractive space where events, markets and informal recreation can take place."

The council have said that they are going to remove two trees which will "suffer disturbance" during the improvement works, and will also remove some small trees which are in a "poor condition."

Work is expected to be completed by July, in time for the Bourne Free event.
The developments will probably cost the council nearly £275,000.