Rebuild the Old Lake in Dane Park

Rebuild the Old Lake in Dane Park

The Issue

The lake existed since the beginning of the park but was removed in 70s. Since then, the area, including the bushes covering the rocks on the North West side of Dane Park is a drug users haven. Kids of all ages climb these rocks and are exposed to smashed glass, needles and other nasties.

Historic pictures of what Dane Park used to be like

Recreating the lake in Dane Park has various benefits including

  1. The possiblitiy of using the rocks to form a waterfall feature similar to Madeira Walk Waterfall in Ramsgate
  2. Encouragement for local wildlife to return to Margate including frogs, fish, ducks, and other birds.
  3. One less place for drug addicts to "hit up"
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The Issue

The lake existed since the beginning of the park but was removed in 70s. Since then, the area, including the bushes covering the rocks on the North West side of Dane Park is a drug users haven. Kids of all ages climb these rocks and are exposed to smashed glass, needles and other nasties.

Historic pictures of what Dane Park used to be like

Recreating the lake in Dane Park has various benefits including

  1. The possiblitiy of using the rocks to form a waterfall feature similar to Madeira Walk Waterfall in Ramsgate
  2. Encouragement for local wildlife to return to Margate including frogs, fish, ducks, and other birds.
  3. One less place for drug addicts to "hit up"
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Jay N TurnerPetition Starter
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The Decision Makers

William Scobie
William Scobie
Kent County Council
Responded
“I have asked Officers at Thanet District Council to look into this issue. My gut reaction is that there is very little funding available at District and Council level but that doesn't mean that we shouldn't try. I would like to meet with anybody interested, perhaps early next week? We could get organised and look for other pots of funding that may be available to groups rather than local authorities. My email is william.scobie@kent.gov.uk if anyone would like to meet.”
Mo Elenor
Mo Elenor
Kent County Council
Thanet district council
Thanet district council

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Petition created on 17 May 2014