WORK has started on rebuilding Sefton Park’s historic boathouse and finishing the iconic Eros fountain.

Visitors to the park are able to see the emerging roof of the boathouse, which is currently being worked on at the southern end of the lake.

The boathouse, which has been plagued by vandalism and arson attacks is to be given a new lease of life and will re-open next year.

Visitors will be able to use the refreshment kiosk and it is hoped that boats will be available for hire on the lake.

A new jetty is also being built nearby as the restoration of the whole park enters its final phase.

Over the coming months, work will continue on the buildings across the park, from the boathouse to the revamping of the cafe and the introduction of new toilets.

The stylish makeover to the Aviary Cafe will be extensive, creating a terrace which will overlook the water to the Shaftesbury Memorial.

A multi-purpose community room and a Park Ranger station will also be built for educational use and as a base for Junior Ranger meetings.

The third phase of work also involves the Shaftesbury memorial fountain, which saw the return of Eros last August.

A replica of the aluminum Greek god of love made of more weatherproof material was placed at the top of the fountain.

Now work has turned to re-waxing the memorial and finishing the bronze base.

The work is due to be finished by Christmas so the fountain can be turned on.