Refurbishment of Overcombe Toilets
Weymouth Town Council is giving advance notice that the toilet facilities at Overcombe Corner will temporarily close in January while the block undergoes a full refurbishment.
The work will start on Monday 5th January 2026 and is anticipated to finish at the end of March. Starting the work in January out of the main season will keep disruption to a minimum while the necessary improvements are carried out.
These include refurbishing the disabled toilets and installing a better ventilation system within the block. The new urinals and toilets that will be installed will be fed from the mains meaning more efficient use of water. Sensor flushes, and sensor taps will also be put in. LED lighting will also be installed which will make the facilities a lot lighter than the current block, as well as being more energy efficient.
In addition, a water refill station will also be installed outside the block at Overcombe.
The work is being carried out by a local building company who will fence off the facilities during the refit. Once complete, a charge of 50p will be introduced to use the new toilets in line with the refurbed Cove Street facilities. An electronic payment system will be installed, and visitors will then be able to use a bank card or smartphone to make the payment. Anyone using a radar key will still have access to the disabled toilet.
Cllr Matt Bell, Chair of Environment and Services Committee, said: “I would like to thank members of the public for their patience and apologise for any inconvenience caused during the temporary closure of Overcombe Toilets.
“The refurbishment was approved by the Environment and Services Committee and Full Council earlier in the year, and the money generated from the introduction of a charge will be put back into the ongoing maintenance and cleaning costs.
“Once completed, the refurbishment will provide improved facilities for residents and visitors to use.”
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