Safety
New lifeguard towers for North Beach before the summer season
The Meridian Daily ·
Monday, 28 September 2026 ·
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Six new lifeguard towers will be built along North Beach before the summer, doubling the number of stretches watched by trained lifeguards.
The coastguard said most rescues last year happened on unwatched sections of the beach near the dunes. The towers will be staffed from nine in the morning until seven in the evening.
Businesses in the area have been invited to an information evening at the City Hall, where planners will answer questions and show maps of each stage.
Councillors from all parties agreed that the city should report back regularly, so that people can see how the money is being spent.
The coastguard said most rescues last year happened on unwatched sections of the beach near the dunes. The towers will be staffed from nine in the morning until seven in the evening.
Businesses in the area have been invited to an information evening at the City Hall, where planners will answer questions and show maps of each stage.
Councillors from all parties agreed that the city should report back regularly, so that people can see how the money is being spent.
