Safety
New lifeguard towers for North Beach before the summer season
The Meridian Daily ·
Monday, 21 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.
City officials expect the first results to be visible within months. A progress report will be presented to the council in the spring, together with an updated budget.
The project is part of the city's ten-year plan, which aims to make Harbour City greener, easier to move around and more affordable for young families.
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.
City officials expect the first results to be visible within months. A progress report will be presented to the council in the spring, together with an updated budget.
The project is part of the city's ten-year plan, which aims to make Harbour City greener, easier to move around and more affordable for young families.
