TAKE a close look at this fish!
A giant replica will be installed in September on Central Promenade in Cleethorpes where it will serve two purposes.
The first is that it will also be a collection point for plastic bottles. The second is to remind people how plastic is having a detrimental impact on our oceans.
North East Lincolnshire Council has teamed up with Grimsby-based Blackrow Engineering whose staff are currently putting the finishing touches to the creature which - surprise, surprise - will be a haddock.
It will be installed on a plinth near the lifeboat station.
Says Ben Tiffney, operations director at Blackrow Engineering: “From initial concept design to full ‘scale’ manufacture we have been excited to create this sculpture.
“We are extremely proud to be part of this project and thrilled to be able to manufacture something like this for our community.
“We hope this helps make a big difference to our beach and encourages youngsters and adults alike to consider the impact of plastic pollution on our environment.”
The Grimsby firm's initiative has been welcomed by NELC's portfolio holder for tourism, heritage and culture, Cllr Callum Procter, who says: "I should like to thank Blackrow Engineering and project sponsors for helping bring what will be a superb sculpture to Cleethorpes."
He continues: “Our new fishy friend will be a reminder to recycle and do your bit to keep plastic out of the sea."
To date, sponsors and supporters of the sculpture include such firms as: Dalkia Waste Energy, XceCo, Engie, AS Motors plus Ebb and Flo.
To launch the venture, children are being invited to create a name for the fish, with entries closing at 5pm on August 14. See below.
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