Waddecar currently has a small pond where a limited number of young people can learn and experience watersports. This project is to enlarge the current pond to form a lake, and create changing facilities for young people by the waterside. In 2022, over 23,000 young people visited Waddecar. With this new project, an estimated 7,500 young people every year will have the opportunity to experience watersports as a result of this scheme.

What we'll deliver:

• Create an additional 1,750 watersports activity sessions every year
• Introduce an additional 7,500 young people to the water every year through increased capacity
• Enable young people to learn to kayak, canoe, build rafts and paddle board for the first time

Why it's a great idea:

Create an additional 1,750 watersports activity sessions every year for young people Introduce an additional 7,500 young people to the water every year through increased capacity Enable young people to learn to kayak, canoe, build rafts and paddle board for the first time and develop their skills in a safe space

Steps to get it done:

• Groundworks for the expansion of existing pond
• Create new changing facilities and storage facilities for safety equipment and boats
• Open new facility