SCULPTURES in the new Winsford town park have been erected to celebrate the areas rich history with salt.

Seven statues representing the town salt chimneys from the 1800’s will be part of the park which is due to open on Wednesday, June 27, at 4pm according to Winsford Town Council.

Liam Hopkins, of the contemporary creative studio, Lazerian, had been commissioned by Cheshire West and Chester Council to create the sculptures - which are named the Seven Sisters - as part of the £900,000 redevelopment of the town park.

He said: “I did not realise how big the salt industry and the salt mines were in the town. It is massive really, it helped shape the town.”

Cheshire West and Chester Council has been working with Winsford Town Council, which owns the park, on a major renovation project since last autumn.

The park will feature a children’s play area, multiuse games area, outdoor exercise equipment and wildlife ponds.

More plants and turf will be put in place around the plinths of the artwork ahead of the opening event.

Cllr Stephen Burns, Labour CWaC member for Winsford Swanlow and Dene, said: “We are really proud of Winsford Town Park. It is going to be an amazing space for Winsford residents. I cannot wait to see it once it is all done.”