Image: Mumbles Pier is to undergo a major facelift

Work has started on a £9.5m boathouse at the Royal National Lifeboat Institution's (RNLI) station in Mumbles, South Wales - a "key feature" in the regeneration of Mumbles Pier.

Located at the head of the 113-year-old landmark structure, construction of the building and slipway will complement a £39m leisure development being planned by pier owner Ameco.

Ameco managing director John Bollom said: "The ability to work in partnership with the RNLI towards this end has been very much appreciated."

The redevelopment of Mumbles Pier was given the green light by Swansea Council and includes the construction of a six-storey Headland Building with commercial, leisure and entertainment facilities.

Upper floors of the structure have been earmarked for hotel and visitor accommodation with a maximum of 70 bedrooms and/or more than 30 residential apartments.

Details: www.rnli.org

Details: www.swansea.gov.uk