New lake for young anglers
| Published: 21st August 2008 20:53 |
Tom Thumb Lake at Eastbrookend Country Park, Dagenham, officially re-opened recently and is the first of its kind in the borough to offer fully accessible angling opportunities for novice and young fisherman.
The lake has had facilities put in place to make it easier for young people and people with disabilities to use the site. The lake has benefited from a new path, fishing platforms and aquatic planting.
It has been stocked with a variety of fish including Curcian Carp, Tench and Rudd. Reeds and lilies have also been planted to provide spawning areas for fish, with floating reed islands providing protection for birds visiting the lake.
The Council, in partnership with the Environment Agency invested £90k with an Environment Agency contribution of £20K.
Patrick West, senior ranger at Eastbrookend Country Park said: "The ranger's service will provide angling tuition for beginners throughout the summer to educate and coach children and young adults in the sport of angling."
Cllr Bob Little, executive member for parks said: "The summer break gives children and young people time to relax and develop their interests.
"The Tom Thumb Lake will provide a much recreational facility for children and young people who will enjoy it for years to come."
For further information on tuition, please contact Patrick West on 020 8595 4155 or email patrick.west@lbbd.gov.uk
source: Barking and Dagenham council - August 2008
