VIDEO: Visitors to award winning Isle of Wight Council beaches can now find out details such as the current water quality on new information signs.
The large signs can be found on every beach that has recently been awarded either a Blue Flag or a Seaside Award.
Included on the signs are the recent water quality test results, a map of the local area including facilities, and information on whether any areas of the beach are protected.
Shirley Smart, Isle of Wight Council cabinet member responsible for tourism and economy said:
“The Isle of Wight was recently named number one in the country for the most award winning beaches, with 14 beaches winning a total of 17 awards given out under the Blue Flags and Seaside Awards.
“Water quality is a big part of a beach winning a Blue Flag or Seaside Award and we know people do take an interest in the quality of the sea water. The signs now mean visitors to beaches can find out about quality of water at our beaches and other important pieces of information without having to go online.”
Meanwhile the Council has produced a high definition video on its YouTube channel showing how its contractors keep the Island’s award winning beaches clean. It shows the type of equipment used and how there is a large focus placed on recycling tonnes of materials that are collected during cleaning.
Watch the video
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