INJURY RISK TO WORKMEN IF PLEASURE ISLAND MAST IS RELOCATED TO GOLF COURSE FAIRWAY

The controversial mast - blot on the landscape?

CONTROVERSY surrounds the giant telecommunications mast that sits in one corner of the former Pleasure Island theme park in Cleethorpes.

The consortium seeking to redevelop the site with caravans, a supermarket, a garden centre and an hotel  is keen for the structure to be relocated lest it blight the ambitious proposal.

In the spirit of co-operation, EE (UK) Ltd and H3G (UK)  and have come up with a replacement location on the other side of the road on Cleethorpes golf course.

Not only would the equipment be upgraded in line with the latest technology, but it would also be incorporated within an artificial cypress tree to make it less conspicuous.

It seems Cleethorpes golf club is also eager to be supportive, but its commitee believes the proposed location - just off the fairway of the 10th hole - is "unacceptable" because it encroaches into the playing area.

Not only will the mast be  regularly hit but contractors would be at risk during the three-week construction period.

The 10th hole would have to be closed during the works, and a course of only 17 holes, even if only teporary, could adversely affect revenue - for instance, membership renewals and bar / catering income.

The two telecommunications company seem to have acknowledged the validity of these concerns, because their proposal was withdrawn last week.

It remains to be seen what happens next with the existing mast and the long-awaited Pleasure Island revamp project.

                                                  

Cleethorpes Golf Course - concerns over fate of 10th hole