Fairhaven Lake - media invitation
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Sailing boat on water
Consultants will be appointed this summer to work on a masterplan for Fairhaven Lake.
The masterplan will form the basis of a submission to the Heritage Lottery Fund for money to make the lake and surrounding areas a major asset once more to Fylde.
The consultants will look at how the lake, its buildings, existing attractions and surrounding areas can be developed. Ideas could include things such as – for example - building refurbishments, indoor bowling, indoor tennis, new landscaping, a new promenade as at Cleveleys, desilting the lake, sailing yachts and cable skiing.
Councillor Sue Fazackerley, Fylde Council Cabinet member for Leisure and Culture, said: “This will be similar to what we did with Ashton Gardens – only far larger.
“The site is now 120 years-old and is looking a bit tired and shabby. It is not being used to anything like its full potential. The consultants will look at what modern visitors want to see and then draft a masterplan by next spring.
“We will be telling the consultants that they must involve the public at every step of the way.
“This is a very rare opportunity to recast the future of Fairhaven to make it a popular location for visitors in the 21st century.
“The consultants will work on an activity and business plan, costings, plans to conserve and restore existing features and a 10-year plan to ensure that progress continues into the future.”
The cost of consultants is being paid for by section 106 “planning gain” money received by Fylde Council as a result of the housing development at Queen Mary School.
Representatives of the media are invited to meet Darren Bell, Fylde Council head of parks, at Fairhaven Lake, on Tuesday 13 July. Appointments can be made to meet Darren by ringing Darren on 01253 658465 or via his colleague, Ben McCabe, on 01253 658615.
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