Hoylake's model boating lake is re-opened after repairs

The much-loved feature on Hoylake promenade was used by community groups and visitors and in desperate need of repairs.

United Utilities and their contractor, Amey, emptied, cleaned and re-filled the lake as part of the community project.

As part of the improvements Hoylake Model Boat Club re-painted the lake wall while Wirral West Constituency Team co-ordinated the project ensuring all user groups, partners, residents and visitors were updated on the process.

It was officially re-opened by Mayor, Cllr Geoffrey Watt this week.

Chairperson of Hoylake Model Boat Club John Bennett, said: "This project is an excellent example of what can be achieved when we work together.

"Local residents have already said how pleased they are to see our model boats back on the newly refurbished lake.

"Thank you to everyone who has supported us with this project, it will make a real difference to those using the lake in the future.”

Project delivery manager at United Utilities, Sammy Nelson, said: "We were pleased to assist Wirral Council and Hoylake Model Boat Club in the restoration of the boating lake.

"Everyone involved worked together as an integrated team from start to finish, the lake is now open and ready for residents and visitors to enjoy for many years to come."

Once the lake was emptied of water, it was found the lining had deteriorated so this had to be replaced by Wirral Council's Parks and Countryside team, while the hot summer meant it could not be refilled immediately due to the need to conserve water supplies.

Cabinet member for leisure and recreation, Cllr Phillip Brightmore, said: "Following the fantastic work that was undertaken in 2016 to clean New Brighton boating lake, Hoylake Model Boat Club set out to ensure Hoylake Boating Lake received the same treatment.

"This has been an excellent example of great partnership working and I want to give special thanks to everyone who made this project possible."