Eyesore dumping spot restored
Ramsgate Conservancy took the lead in restoring the bank, initiating a comprehensive clean-up and facelift of the immediate area.
To protect and improve Ramsgate’s unique eco-environment, members of the community and ratepayers joined Ramsgate Conservancy and Tidy Towns with their wheelbarrows, spades and gloves at the Whale Deck recently, to restore an embankment to its natural form.
Previously, phonebooths had been located on the site. However, it had turned into a dumping spot and the public was frequently observed disposing household waste.
Ross Douthwaite, chairperson of the Ramsgate Conservancy said despite signage, advertising efforts and regular public campaigns aimed at discouraging dumping, the problem persisted, prompting the need for drastic action.
The conservancy took the lead in restoring the bank, initiating a comprehensive clean-up and facelift of the immediate area.
“This endeavour would not have been possible without the valuable assistance of Tidy Towns Ramsgate and Tidy Towns Shelly to Margate, and the residents who actively participated, along with contributions from local businesses that helped cover the costs,” said Douthwaite.
The Ramsgate Residents’ and Ratepayers’ Association successfully raised funds to construct a wall which will be painted ‘Ramsgate blue’ with the vision of transforming it into an aesthetic sign, promoting the area once funds become available.
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