A popular Skegness pool has been ruined by 'mindless' vandals as visitors flock to the seaside for the upcoming Bank Holiday. Vandals struck overnight on Thursday, May 25, throwing glass bottles in the Fairy Dell Paddling Pool on the seafront at Skegness, with the local council stating the pool had been ruined.
The pool will be out of use for days, with contractors having to empty and then clean the area. It was due to open on Saturday, May 27 for the summer season.
Councillor Steve Kirk, Portfolio Holder for the Coastal Economy at East Lindsey District Council, said: “Unfortunately someone has committed this mindless act of vandalism to one of our much-loved community assets knowing exactly what damage and disruption this will cause to our residents and visitors. The glass drinking bottles thrown into the paddling pool area have smashed into small pieces and has caused us to close this area which was due to open tomorrow for the Summer season.
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“Our contractors will carry out remedial works starting this weekend which will include emptying the pools, a throughout clean and then a refill which will take a number of days to ensure that it is done safely to re-open.
“Our CCTV and Anti-Social Behaviour Officers are working to identify the people who have committed this offence and will deal with them appropriately.”
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