Photographed from the pier yesterday afternoon the image shows the current state of affairs with the Boscombe surf reef and allied projects. Sand from the eastern end of the beach continues to be graded and stockpiled, but as yet there is no sign of the barge used in conjunction with the filling of geo-textile bags anchored on the sea floor.
The structure beginning to take shape in the foreground is one of two RNLI lifeguard lookout stations (there's one already on the west side of the pier). The RNLI are on duty along the eight miles or so of beach, keeping a watchful eye on bathers and surfers alike.
The Overstrand area (left) is nearing completion, and will contain a restaurant and café (Urban Reef) as well as shops (including Sorted Surf Shop), although Boscombe Spa Village still show signs of major work to the north of the site.
Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 EX DG lens. 1/640 second at f/8. ISO 200. Polarising filter.
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