Good to see that the model boating lake is still holding water!
I’m only joking of course, the newly repaired boating lake should be fine for a few years yet. It’s currently just about as full as it could be – in fact I don’t think I’ve seen it so full. When it’s windy (that’ll be quite often then) the water in the lake can splash over the sides. Typically it’ll be the righthand side due to the prevailing westerly wind and the water pours into what was the kiddies splash pool part of the old outdoor pool:
As it has rained heavily during the week the boating lake and the splash pool are pretty full. I have even seen people sailing model boats in the splash pool too. There is however, one particular reason why this splash pool won’t stay full of water for long:
I remember the day; I was probably nine years old (1983 ish???), that the new boating lake was being filled for the very first time. A young chap, from the council, with fair hair was dutifully standing guard over the fire hose filling the void. I distinctly remember asking him if the cracks in the wall were meant to be there!
Also, ironically, once filled all the local children (including me) used it as an outdoor swimming pool 🙂
Great to see them fix this. Even if you’re not into boating, it’s certainly a nice sight to see others enjoying it; Makes for some nice photo opportunities of the model boats.
I took similar photos of the leaking wall and tried reporting this to Wirral Council online (forget it!) Tried sending an email (don’t bother) Phoned United Utilities, they said it wasn’t their problem, finally tried the Environmental Agency, they at first were great, took relevant details and an officer phoned me back quickly. But he said he had inspected it and due to a yearly inspection, said based on last years comparison it seemed okay. Apparently he as done this for several years. He said he thinks its caused by the deteriorating paddling pool next to the boating lake. I asked why had the cracks not been filed in , as surely a preventative repair is going to be cheaper than a collapsed wall? Had no answer!
It seems that ‘ if it is broke on the Wirral, don’t fix it’, so eventually they can demolish it or sell the land to developers! So sad.