By Council ‘doing what they can’ as Cleethorpes Boating Lake’s water levels remain low
In recent months, the water levels at Cleethorpes Boating Lake have decreased rapidly due to the extreme heat experienced over the summer and severe lack of rain.
Now well into October, many locals are growing increasingly concerned and frustrated that the water level remain lower than ever, effecting the health and wellbeing of birds and fish that live on the lake.
Many have called on North East Lincolnshire Council to take action and refill the lake whilst also removing debris after spotting many dead or struggling fish.
Back in August a council tractor came and removed debris such as trollies from the lake but unfortunately the dried up areas are thick with mud due to the lack of rain.
When asked what they were planning to do to help the Boating Lake an NELC spokesperson said: “Like many other ponds and water courses across the country, Cleethorpes boating lake is suffering because of the ongoing dry weather.
“We really need more rain so it can fill naturally.
“The borehole we usually use to fill the lake is running dry, so we are working with Anglian Water and they recently pumped 45,000 litres of water into the lake.
“We are grateful for all the work they have put in to make this possible.
“Our officers are monitoring the lake and we are working with an experienced fisheries company to check oxygen levels and the temperature of the water for the welfare of the fish.
“We are doing what we can to mitigate the problem until there is more rainfall to restore water levels in the lake.”
Last week Cleethorpes Wildlife Rescue went down to the lake in the hopes of releasing birds that had been rescued from the mud and silt but sadly found that this would not be possible due to the water levels.
They said: “We’ve been at Cleethorpes Boating Lake today to assess if a few of our rescues could be returned home. Unfortunately, even though the temperatures have dropped right down, the water levels at this lake are still dropping at an incredible rate.
“We know a few of these unique ducks have spent most of their lives at this lake and although for the Mallards would be able to get in and out by flying, the heavier ducks, wouldn’t.
“We’re really hoping to see some improvements soon so they can come home but we’re expecting this to be an unlikely outcome. We really hope this lake will be sorted for our wildlife’s needs, we’ve had so many calls here over the last few months.”
