Sedgemoor District Council’s Chairman cut the ribbon to open a revamped block of public toilets at Berrow on Thursday (June 26th).
As first reported by Burnham-On-Sea.com earlier this month, the block of public conveniences has been given a new lease of life in a joint partnership which has improved facilities for visitors and residents who visit Berrow Beach.
The council-owned loos were rapidly approaching the end of their economic life with the prospect of closure as the toilets were almost beyond repair. But following negotiations with a nearby holiday park, a 99 year lease has been agreed.
Beachside Holiday Park has invested £160,000 by redeveloping the site of the former conveniences transforming it into a state-of-the-art facility.
On the new first floor, a licensed cafe/bar has been created, serving hot drinks and refreshments as well as ice cream. On the ground floor, there are new toilets and externally showers have been added for holiday-makers and visitors to wash off sand and mud. There is also a new First Aid and Lost Child facility.
Cllr Anne Fraser, portfolio holder for Business Support and Development told Burnham-On-Sea.com at Thursday’s launch: “We are so pleased that by common sense and working together Beachside Holiday Park and Sedgemoor have created a wonderful new facility for holidaymakers and residents alike. It’s a good example of how the Council can help support the tourism industry in Sedgemoor, which adds much to the local economy.”
Clive James, proprietor of Beachside Holiday Park, said: “The James family are very proud of the facility and look forward to future projects with the Council.”
Above: How the former loos used to look before the revamp
