Three Local Companies Win Overstrand Contracts
November 21st, 2008
Three successful local businesses, all already based in Boscombe, have won prestigious and lucrative contracts for retail and catering outlets in Boscombe, as part of the major £10 million regeneration project.
The refurbished Overstrand building will see “Urban Reef” restaurant and café, operated by the owners of boutique Boscombe hotel Urban Beach. “Sorted” will operate a surf shop and separate surf school within the Overstrand. Rob Shearman of Rob’s Event Catering will be bringing “Reefside” catering, newsagents and beach goods to Boscombe Pier entrance, as part of the ongoing seafront refurbishment.
The interiors of Urban Reef, Sorted Surf Shop and Reefside are currently being designed and will all open in April 2009. Building on the success of Boscombe’s regeneration scheme, the new facilities and services will complement the “surf pods” or super beach huts being created in the Overstrand. The Overstrand will also host an RNLI beach lifeguard station, public showers, toilets and changing facilities and events office.
Cllr Beverley Dunlop, Cabinet Member for Economy and Tourism said:
These selections were made at the end of an extensive tender process and each of these companies clearly demonstrated innovative approaches to customer service, facilities, and investment as well as a commitment to developing Boscombe as a quality resort in its own right.
We are delighted that successful local businesses proved to be the best for the job. The opportunities open to these companies are immense and we look forward to their opening next April. It is testament that local businesses have further recognised the potential that Boscombe has and are prepared to invest significantly and play their part in making that happen.
- December 08 – Work finished on Boscombe Pier Approach roads and roundabouts
- Jan/ Feb 09 – Release of first phase of super beach huts off plan
- April 09 – Urban Reef restaurant & cafe, Sorted Surf Shop and school, Reefside Catering open
- End Sept 09 – Weather dependant anticipated completion of surf reef
Press release courtesy of Bournemouth Tourism.
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January 21st, 2009 at 7:26 am
Do people still think this reef will “generate” waves! if there wasnt enough swell leading up to winter for the surf comp which had to be cancelled, I still really doubt the reef will create waves! I would say the sand bags are just a catalyst for buisiness which is not a bad thing but just dont expect waves at the end of all this!!
April 22nd, 2009 at 1:30 pm
I am pleased to hear that local businsses have won the contracts for the overstand. Urban Beach has done wonders for Boscombe and they have a genuine interest in the regeneration of Boscombe. I am glad that the council officials involved in the decision making for the tenders saw the potential in local business people.
Lets hope this is the shape of things to come for Boscombe………..