North Somerset Council (NSC) has reaffirmed its intention to back the Nightingale Group in its plans to redevelop the Tropicana complex in Weston-super-Mare.

Last month, the local authority announced that it had granted the developer exclusive rights to transform the site and the two parties are now working to progress the scheme. NSC director of finances and resources Phil Hall said: "We will continue to offer the Nightingale Group all the help we can in delivering a scheme which is feasible and commercially viable."

Richard Nightingale of the Nightingale Group added: "We are totally committed to our proposals and to providing a structure that will benefit the local community." Working with FaulknerBrowns Architects, Serco and DTZ, the developer is planning a new indoor adventure water park with children's play pool, leisure waters and rides.

An outdoor fun pool; a fitness pool, spa and health suite; adventure ice skating; a cinema; a children's play area; and holiday accommodation is also earmarked for the Tropicana site.