The Port Sunlight Village Trust

We are absolutely delighted to receive the Movement for Good award, which will be invested in restoring the Boating Pond and its fountain, Sea Piece. Following a recent condition survey, we discovered that the original design of the Boating Pond - involving the early use of materials like concrete and cement - were causing significant problems; the stonework had deteriorated due to water saturation, and water was continually leaking from the pond. We had to make the difficult decision to switch the fountain off and drain the pond of water while a solution was found; we are excited to be able to move forward with this project. PSVT will launch its first 10-Year Monuments Strategy in 2023, setting out how we will restore, maintain, and explore the stories and legacies of the monuments around the village. The restoration of the Boating Pond and its fountain has been identified as one of the first projects within our strategy and this funding marks the beginning of a process which will include fundraising, consulting with our stakeholders and inspiring project work.