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June 2006
Pupils watch history in the making as Yacht Harbour pontoons are lowered into place
Pupils at Meadowgate School in Wisbech were invited to watch the latest addition to the Yacht Harbour as new pontoons were prepared and craned into position.The giant wood and metal pontoons, with floats made of a light polystyrene material and covered in concrete, were assembled on site and lowered into the water, ready for giant posts to be pile-driven deep into the mud through large rings to secure the pontoons that will become berths for the growing number of coastal sailors berthing in Wisbech.
The pupils, all studying GCSE Art, used the visit to gain inspiration for their course work.The expansion of the yacht harbour is a first stage in a £47million redevelopment project in the centre of Wisbech. The yacht harbour and the development of the derelict land in the centre of the town are set to regenerate the economy of Wisbech and the whole of Fenland.
The pupils from Meadowgate had a ringside seat as history was in the making in Wisbech.Headteacher at Meadowgate, said: “The pupils were tremendously interested in the construction of the pontoons. It is important that local children are involved in the development of their community. They will be the adults that will benefit from the economic growth of Wisbech and they were fascinated to be on hand as history was being made. It will be something to tell their grandchildren.”
Councillor Mac Cotterell, Portfolio Holder for Special Projects, said: “We want to get young people involved in the Nene Development project. It is the biggest single event to have happened to Wisbech for longer than people can remember and it will shape the future of the town. Local young people are the ones who will contribute to the economic growth of Wisbech and of Fenland and I am delighted they were on hand to see the first stage in the development get underway.”
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