£55m plan for 100-foot whale sculpture in Forth to be discussed

Councillor Graham Ritchie will be presenting his idea for a £55 million project to bring a 1000 ft pleasure pier to Leven, topped by a 100ft sculpture of humpback whales.

It is hoped the pier and the huge sculpture would bring more tourists to the area.

He has stressed that the project is cross-party, and has invited all of Fife’s 75 councillors, and local community councils, to the meeting.

Cllr Ritchie said: “Leven could be a destination, not just for locals, but for national and international visitors.

“The Kelpies in Falkirk and the V&A in Dundee have put their towns on the world map, and boosted their local economies in the process.

“There’s no reason why with a bit of imagination, energy and ambition Leven can’t follow their example.

“A civic enterprise of this size needs everyone to pull together, and the local communities in Levenmouth have a crucial part to play.”

If you want to find out more or get involved at the start of this venture, come along on April 4 or get in touch with Cllr Ritchie at [email protected].

The meeting is open to all, and begins at 6.30pm on Thursday, April 4, at the Fife Renewables Innovation Centre.