Seaside town dubbed ‘one of the best places to live' set for £7.8m revamp as major tourist attraction is transformed
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East Lindsey District Council has launched a major rennovation project
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The plans will see the reopening of a major water park
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A children's play ground is being opened near the water park
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Sutton on Sea in Lincolnshire has earmarked £7.8 million in order to restore its tourist attractions.
A staggering £524,000 of that fund was poured into the local Maple Leaf Pool which first closed in 2023.
The huge cash injection has seen the park refitted with new interactive water features.
However, the final cost was £124,000 over budget, with East Lindsey District Council blaming the eyewatering spend on a new underground filtration system.
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The council also blamed a rise in the price of materials and labour.
A new children's play area and a tennis court has also been built, alongside the renovations, and all three attractions will open on Saturday.
Ahead of the opening, Councillor Martin Foster said: "The pool has been a part of the history of Sutton on Sea, and we're pleased to see that it's going to be open for people to come along and enjoy."
The Maple Leaf Pool was first opened in 1954 and was a gift from the
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It was opened shortly after the North Seas floods of 1953.
The rest of the £7.8 million is being funnelled into redeveloping the rest of Sutton on Sea.
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This will involve a brand new pavilion, which will have an on-site cafe, restaurant and exhibition place.
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Martin has confirmed that the council hopes to open the facility during the summer.
Sutton-on-Sea was named as one of the "best places to live" by the Sunday Times last year, in a huge boost for the town.
The news comes after another seaside town
Once dubbed 'the worst place on Earth',
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Over £16 million will be poured into the town, with the bulk of the money going towards the development of Leigh Port and a Marine Parade.
Ahead of the developments, Labour's cabinet member for climate, environment and waste said she is working hard to ensure that costs are kept down.
Lydia Hyde said: "We're continuing to work with key partners to make sure the project protects our environment and is delivered in a cost-effective way."
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