A CAMPAIGNER has welcomed plans to install new signs at a popular swimming spot.
British Waterways caused controversy last year by putting up notices telling people to keep out of Sparth Reservoir.
Swimmers have used the watercourse near Marsden for generations.
But Kirklees Council looks set to pay £1,000 for two replacement signs encouraging people to use the reservoir responsibly.
Fiona Weir of Save Sparth Swimming said: “The signs have been designed by us.
“We met British Waterways and agreed which risks needed to be mentioned.
“The signs will welcome people to Sparth Reservoir, tell them it’s a fantastic place to swim and ask them to beware of risks, including hidden objects.
“I will be very glad to get rid of the ‘no swimming’ signs.”
The council’s Colne Valley Area Committee will decide on the spending at its meeting at Marsden Mechanics Hall from 7pm on Thursday.
