'Unexpected' items discovered in St Annes Promenade Gardens pond restoration
Roller skates and scooters are just some of the ‘unexpected’ items discovered in a cherished St Annes pond.
Each year, the team at Promenade Gardens undertakes a thorough clean of the water feature, pumping out the water and removing any strange items that may have found their way in.
This year’s restoration works began in January, with hundreds of fish that live in the pond carefully relocated to ensure they remained safe and undisturbed.
Now, Fylde Council has announced that the pond ‘is back’ and revealed the weird items found under the surface.
A spokesperson for the local authority said: “Following on from our pond maintenance update last month, we're pleased to share that the lake has now been fully refilled and the waterfall is up and running again.
“Over recent weeks, our team has been hard at work carrying out a full desilt to remove built-up sediment - improving water quality and creating better conditions for the wildlife that calls the lake home. New aquatic planting has also been introduced to support biodiversity and help keep the ecosystem healthy and balanced.
“You may notice the water looks a little cloudy at first – this is completely normal and will clear naturally over the coming weeks as things settle.
“To help manage algae during the warmer months, we've also added a light blue pond dye. It works by reducing sunlight penetration to limit algae growth naturally, and is fully wildlife-safe for fish, birds and aquatic life.
“And if you're wondering what turned up during the works this time... staff recovered four mobile phones, two scooters, roller skates and a variety of other unexpected items from beneath the surface. We hope you enjoy the restored lake on your next visit to Promenade Gardens.”