The Isle of Wight Sea Pool Company has launched its project website and funding campaign for the new Isle of Wight Sea Pool.
The website presents comprehensive details about the ambitious plan to construct a sea pool on the Island. This project aims to be the first tidal sea pool built in the UK in a century, a significant milestone for both the Isle of Wight and the country.
A collective effort
Volunteers with a passion for making this project a reality have contributed substantial effort behind the scenes. The research conducted so far indicates overwhelming public support, with nearly 100 per cent of people surveyed expressing approval.
The organisation now calls on the public to help take the project to its next stage. Donations and volunteer support are essential to fund the necessary feasibility study, which must demonstrate that the sea pool can endure the coastal conditions, align sustainably with existing sea defences, and support the local marine ecosystem.
Funding target
The campaign aims to raise £50,000 by early 2025. This funding is crucial to commission expert reports on environmental impact, design, and engineering solutions. These reports are required to advance to the next stage of the approval and planning process.
Every contribution, no matter how small, will help the project move forward. The organisers stress that support from the community is key, encouraging residents and visitors alike to visit the new website to learn more and get involved.
A vision for the community
The benefits of building a sea pool on the Isle of Wight extend far beyond recreation. The website outlines these advantages in detail, highlighting how the project will serve as a resource for the entire Island.
The team behind the project invites the public to embrace this volunteer-led initiative.
Referencing the words of Ryunosuke Satoro, they emphasise,
“Individually we are one drop. Together we are an ocean.”
In this case,
“Individually we are one drop, together we are a Sea Pool.”
Launch of the funding campaign
Today marks the beginning of the fundraising efforts, with the website going live and welcoming much-needed donations. The coming months will bring further fundraising activities and opportunities to share information about the project.
The launch signals an exciting chapter for the Isle of Wight and the potential to create a valuable and enduring community asset.
