Amble toilets reopen after refurbishment
The public toilets in both Queen Street and the Harbour at Amble have been refurbished and reopened as part of a county-wide programme to improve the standard of public toilet provision across the county.
📷 Amble’s harbour toilets
Both sets of facilities underwent thorough refurbishment, with new cubicles, sanitaryware, floor coverings and wall finishes. Both male and female toilets will have baby change facilities.
The work was estimated to have cost £180,000.
Amble Mayor Cllr Luke McTaggart told the Ambler, “I’m pleased to finally see these long awaited refurbishments completed. Whilst it’s disappointing it’s taken so long, I’m glad the facilities are now open for the benefit of residents and visitors alike. Amble Town Council is aware of the reported damage that took place very soon after the facilities were open; the issues have been raised with the police, and are in hand.”
The Ambler understands the damage occurred to one of the doors in the town centre toilets, and it has since been repaired.
Councillors Mark Mather and Arty Hume
Cabinet member for Roads and Highways, with responsibility for public conveniences, County Councillor Mark Mather said: “We’re pleased to get this refurbishment complete as part of our ongoing programme of works to improve the standard of all 54 public toilets in the county for which we have responsibility.
“In a time when some councils are cutting back on their public toilets we are continuing to invest. Northumberland County Council is proud of the county and the people so it’s only right we invest in the area.
“Public toilets are important facilities which support the local town centre and visitor economies and play a crucial role in supporting independence for many people.”
Amble County Councillor Arty Hume added: “Amble is a busy and popular town, not just with local residents, but as a destination for day visitors and holiday makers.
“I’m pleased to see both sets of toilets are now reopen as we run into the festive season.”
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