Branksome Chine

Public space enhancements

The Project

Phase 1 completed December 2019

• Created a more welcoming public plaza with improved level access to the toilets, shop and kiosk
• Enabled the Land Train to bring visitors to the area with a new turning circle

Phase 2: completed summer 2020

• Improved the public toilets
• Installed new way marking and signage

Phase 1 gallery

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Developing the project

The Land Train transport trial, May 2018+

Consulting beach users about the proposals, August 2018+

Showing the Land Train turning circle space, March 2019+

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Project timeline

• February 2018 The Arts Development Company together with Dorset Coast Forum and Borough of Poole appointed local landscape artist Amanda Moore to design the new public space
• May 2018 Works to create a turning circle for the Land Train were completed in February, and in May we started the new transport service trial with the train now visiting Branksome Chine
• August – September 2018 Landscaping improvement proposals were made available for public comment at a drop-in event at Branksome Chine on Wednesday 15th August. The plans were then made available to view & for comments, at Sandbanks Beach Office and online, until 12th September. All feedback passed to the Design Team for review
• Winter 2018/19 Building surveys of the public toilet for improvements plans and investment in pumping station
• February 2019 The Land Train from Bournemouth Pier will now visit Branksome Chine following a successful trial and public feedback during summer 2018. The new design includes an improved turning circle for the train and softer landscaping. Land Train Timetable & Ticket Prices
• September 2019 Work started on site, Phase 1

The beach and promenade in 2018

Branksome Chine beach+

The public space & car park+

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