Wirral Council refurbishes part of Country Park following act of vandalism
Part of Wirral Country Park has been refurbished and reopened to the public after struggling with recurrent acts of vandalism.
The campsite in Thurstaston received funding from the Wirral Country Park, and now can provide toilet, washing and shower facilities.
The project means after more than a decade of closure local youth and community groups can use the spot again.
The spot is already being used by the Wirral Council’s Sports Development Team . The camp hosts 160 adolescents and provides training and learning programs and opportunities related to the local community.
Councillor Chris Meaden, Wirral cabinet member for leisure, sport and culture, said: “Once again Wirral Council teams have worked hard together to deliver a fantastic resource and develop what was an underused part of Wirral Country Park and transformed it into a unique residential opportunity for groups, providing them with toilets and showers.”
Meaden also mentioned that visitor numbers for Wirral Country Park have been growing greatly over the last few years, with the park seeing an increase in visitors to the caravan site as well.
“This new work forms part of our pledge to get all of our young people ready for work and adulthood, while also protecting and enhancing our green spaces,” Meaden continued.
The campsite, which is available for group use only, is located with access to Wirral Way and Thurstaston Beach, the location of which allows visitors to seek an environmental education with workshops provided by park rangers.
Jo Hanik, senior ranger, said: “We’re delighted to once again support the Wirral National Citizens Service participants at Wirral Country Park and the refurbished facility will, I’m sure, be welcomed by the participants.
“Although the campsite will be available for group use only I expect that it will become a very popular destination for groups camping.”
