Preparations are underway ahead of a seafront’s multimillion-pound revamp.

Arun District Council has begun preparing Littlehampton seafront for its transformation.

Earlier this month, the council said there will be changes to the scheme, which will see the seafront between East Beach, South Terrace and Windmill Road improved through £7.2 million of levelling up funding, to keep in budget.

Plans previously published included a pop-up marketplace off Banjo Road with four fixed stalls, rearranged coach parking in Banjo Road to accommodate the market, a new activity hub, water play area and improved pedestrian access throughout.

They also detailed the resurfacing of South Terrace car park and its reconfiguration to create 104 parking spaces, the refurbishment of the existing toilet blocks near the Harvester, the creation of a new concession building and foreshore building to act partly as storage for the RNLI, and a new activity hub to include a bouldering wall, beach volleyball, petanque and basketball courts.

Arun District Council said temporary toilets are now in position and trenching work for utility connections is due to take place the week commencing September 9. The toilets will be serviced by generators until the main electrical connection is made.

Storage containers for the foreshore equipment will be delivered next week as well as the container for the land train.

Due to the size of the land train it needs to be stored on the promenade, the council said.

The location selected for the train will allow it to follow its current route and turning circle. Protective fencing will also be placed around the trees which are being retained.

The contractor will be using Banjo Road for their site compound, which will be closed to the public from September 16. Signage at roundabouts on the A259 will divert coaches to a temporary drop-off point in Sea Road (opposite Norfolk Gardens). Coach companies are being contacted directly to provide details of the alternative arrangements.

“This next exciting stage of the project will see the results of several years’ work start to take shape,” said a council spokesman.

“Communications with stakeholders and the public will continue through the construction phase to keep everyone updated.”