Application for new watersports and activity park submitted

A planning application has now been submitted to create a watersports and outdoor activity centre at the site of a former quarry in Chelford.The site has an area of 53.5acres and encompasses part of the former Mere Farm sand quarry which is currently undergoing environmental restoration.Cheshire Lakes Community Interest Company are proposing to utilise two existing lakes, which were created as part of the Quarry’s restoration plan, following its closure. The north lake will house a wire/pulley system to enable wake boarding, as well as an aerial activity course. The south lake will be used for open water swimming, paddle boarding and canoeing.The scheme includes a new entrance, parking for 100 vehicles and a single-storey multi-use building which will provide a reception, small kitchen; indoor seating; staff office, toilets and changing rooms as well as a kit room and plant room.It is intended that the site will be fully operational in Spring 2017 and will be open all year-round from 6am to 10pm.