Shelters at Burnham-On-Sea's Marine Cove Gardens hit by vandals

Published: August 30, 2007
Shelters at Burnham-On-Sea's Marine Cove Gardens hit by vandals

Burnham-On-Sea's Marine Cove gardens were partially closed on Thursday afternoon (August 30th) after vandals attacked shelters at the site.

Sedgemoor District Council played down reports that the site is 'completely closed', saying that the damage is restricted to the shelters, which have been cordoned off - as pictured here.

Spokesman Claire Faun told Burnham-On-Sea.com: "The shelters at Marine Cove Gardens have been fenced off as an interim measure after a spate of vandalism, but the gardens themselves remain open."

"The shelters have been fenced of around their entire parameter from today using chain-link fencing to prevent access by the general public and reduce the risk of injury."

It's not the first time the gardens have been tageted by vandals. We reported in June 2006 how paving stones had been damaged in a night-time attack.

Ms Faun added that this latest vandalism will be properly assessed and a report will be put to the district council's executive committee with various options for the short-term.

"In the long term, Marine Cove Gardens are the subject of a consultation with the hope of making an application to Heritage Lottery Fund to the Parks for People scheme."

Burnham-On-Sea.com reported last month that residents are being asked for their opinions on the future of the gardens ahead of a bid for lottery funding. Community groups, schools and users of the gardens will also be asked for their views about future development of the facility.