East Devon District Council and Grenadier Estates have now signed an agreement for a new Watersports Centre at Queen's Drive on Exmouth seafront.

The centre will include a restaurant, public parking, communal space and a new ramp giving direct access to the beach.

Grenadier hopes to complete construction of the new centre by the summer of 2020.

East Devon District Council (EDDC) is due to complete the new road and car park at Queen's Drive by June 19 this year and, under the agreement, Grenadier will be required to take on the lease for the site following completion of the road and car park.

The signing was completed by Richard Cohen, deputy chief executive of EDDC and Peter Quincey, director of Grenadier Estates.

Councillor Ian Thomas, leader of the council, said: "I am pleased Grenadier Estates and the Council have now completed our agreement on the Watersports Centre and Grenadier is committed to making this seafront transformation happen by the 2020 season.

"We have made this possible with a new road and car park. The landmark Watersports Centre can now follow. This will be a valuable investment in the future of Exmouth with direct benefit to both the town community and our important tourist market."

Peter Quincey, Director of Grenadier said: "We are delighted to progress with the development of the Watersports Centre as it provides an opportunity to create a significant and long-lasting legacy for the area.

"We are thrilled that Edge Watersports will be operating the centre, and that Michael Caines will be opening a fantastic new restaurant and café, it's great to have such well-respected, local businesses on board."

Picture 1: An artist's impression of the proposed Watersports Centre.

Picture 2: (from left to right) Front: Richard Cohen Deputy Chief Executive East Devon District Council and Peter Quincy Directory Grenadier Estates. (left to right) Back: East Devon Leader Cllr Thomas and Cllr Skinner, Chair of the Exmouth Regeneration Board.