9:00am Saturday 20th March 2010
By Joanna Codd
MORE than 2,200 people have so far taken part in a council survey to help decide what should take the place of the unpopular Imax building on Bournemouth seafront.
Residents now have less than a week left to rate the seven options shortlisted by the council for the prestigious Waterfront site.
The online survey takes a few minutes to complete and can be found at bournemouth.gov.uk/waterfront. It closes at 5pm on Thursday.
Alternatively, people can discuss the plans at a Westcliff community open meeting on Tuesday from 7pm to 9pm in St Michael’s School, or at Southbourne Area Forum on Thursday from 7pm in Immanuel Church, Southbourne Road.
The shortlisted ideas include l a water park l an interactive arts activity centre and museum l tropical gardens l a spa l a performing arts space with amphitheatre l a family play park l boutiques and bistros.
Council leader Cllr Stephen MacLoughlin said: “I am delighted that so many people have taken part in the consultation.
“This feedback will influence the council’s decisions about the Imax replacement, so please don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of creating something very exciting for Bournemouth.”
The council stresses that the aim of the new development will be to improve the sea views and create an all-weather attraction that is commercially viable, successful and can be enjoyed by people from all walks of life.
It also wants to create a building of which residents can be proud.
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