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Cosmeston Lakes Cosmeston Country Park, Lavernock Road, Penarth
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A new wakeboarding sporting facility at Cosmeston Lakes Country Park. New installation of electric cable wakeboarding system equipment and a mechanical store. New installation of male changing facilities and the wake park reception. Conversion of parks store room to house female changing area located at Cosmeston visitor centre.
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OM Regeneration
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Comment submitted by Bob Guy: The future of this Country Park relies on it appealing to a wider range of visitors. Whilst many are happy with the park as it is, other visitors are looking for more varied opportunities for leisure. Hence the Council has been working with a range of potential partners to introduce new activities. In doing so, we are securing an income, to support the country park in the context of reduced budgets. It is essential that new income is identified if Cosmeston is to be protected from those reducing budgets. In discussions with potential partners, many have not progressed because they do not fit the special nature of Cosmeston, which is rightly cherished by many. In the case of wakeboarding, I am very comfortable that a balance has been struck. This important growing sport will attract tourists as a regionally important centre, boosting local spend in B&Bs, shops and restaurants, whilst offering a new opportunity for local residents to also enjoy the outdoors. It is to be welcomed.
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