A PILOT scheme to regenerate Sankey Canal from Fiddlers Ferry Marina in Warrington to Widnes has had its funding doubled to £140,000.
Waste Recycling Environmental Ltd has pledged a further £50,000 to revamp the derelict canal section and the Environment Agency has also added £20,000.
The funding boost doubles the £70,000 awarded by the North West Development Agency ‘Revive’ land regeneration scheme, led by Cheshire West and Chester Council.
It is hoped that the work will provide better access and new opportunities for recreational use and enjoyment in the area.
Councillor Alan Litton, executive board member for environment and transport at Warrington Council said: “This further financial support is a tremendous achievement.
“It will result in real improvements being made to this important site. The canal forms an important part of the town’s industrial heritage.”
Richard Tracey, head of environmental quality at the NWDA, said: “The REVIVE programme is helping to tackle the legacy of brownfield land in Cheshire and Warrington, and to create a vibrant, productive, high quality green spaces that stimulate economic activity. I am delighted the additional funding will enhance the site further.”
Representatives from the Environment Agency, Sankey Canal Restoration Society, Dallam and District Community Anglers Group as well as Scottish and Southern Power have formed a Project Working Group to oversee future improvement works.
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Shame all that have worked so hard for this are losing their jobs due to redundancies at WBC. Guess they are no longer required – bring in the consultants now!!!