By Bucket and Spade sculpture installed in Cleethorpes in ongoing bid to keep resort litter-free
A new Bucket and Spade sculpture has joined the Globe and Hammy the Haddock on Cleethorpes seafront, in a bid to keep the resort free of litter.
The giant stainless steel sculpture has been brought to Cleethorpes by North East Lincolnshire Council and Grimsby-based firm Blackrow Engineering, along with several other sponsors.
Standing at 2.2 metres high, visitors can find the new sculpture on King’s Parade near the Kingsway Kiosk.
Gary Pexman, Director at Blackrow Engineering explained: “The sculpture was designed and drawn by Glenn Ritchie, one of the owners of the business.
“The Bucket and Spade was manufactured by one of our skilled tradesman. Overall, the build took 100 hours to complete.
“Once the design was agreed, it was broken down into profiles and fabrication drawings and issued to our laser cutting department to be nested and cut on our Laser Machine.
“All the high-grade stainless steel profiles were de-burred and the manufacturing process began.
“The base and skeleton of the bucket and spade were assembled and welded together using a Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) process.
“The sculpture was then blasted using a ceramic bead to clean the welds and give the steel a uniform finish prior to the next steps.
“Using traditional sheet metal fabrication techniques the Handle and Spade were formed using hand tools. Which were then welded to the frame.
“Once completed, the sculpture was then taken to Lincs Industrial Painters to be lacquered. This is to protect it from the harsh weather conditions on Cleethorpes seafront, which will ensure the sculpture will be around for years to come.”
Cllr Callum Procter, portfolio holder for Economic Growth, Housing and Tourism at North East Lincolnshire Council, added: “The fantastic new Bucket and Spade completes the trio of recycling sculptures in our wonderful resort.
“Along with the Globe and Hammy the Haddock, the Bucket and Spade is a great asset to Cleethorpes and has a useful purpose in promoting recycling and giving people a new landmark where they can put their plastic bottles.
“I’d like to thank Blackrow Engineering and all the sponsors for their contributions. It’s a great effort from everyone involved.
“It’s crucial that we all play our part in keeping the resort litter free. There are more than 60 litter bins on the Prom, including many other recycling bins.
“Plastic bottles and other litter on the beach can easily be washed out to sea where it harms wildlife.
“If you’re in the resort, help keep it tidy by putting your litter in a bin or taking it home.”
