The Dolphin Shopping Centre in Poole has introduced a new drinking fountain in its Eco Hub for members of the public.
The new fountain serves fresh, filtered water for shoppers and visitors to the Eco Hub. Shoppers can re-fill plastic bottles or flasks with the aim of eliminating the need to purchase further plastic bottles.
John Grinnell, centre manager at the Dolphin Shopping Centre, commented: “We hope that this new water fountain will be appreciated by all of our shoppers at the centre. Combined with other ongoing improvement works, we’re determined to significantly improve the facilities to appeal to all our customers.”
AquAid brings life-giving water to thousands of people every day through its support of Christian Aid and Africa Trust. With support from companies like the Dolphin Shopping Centre, AquAid has been able to donate in excess of £12 million and helps bring a life-time supply of clean, fresh drinking water to more than two million people.
John added: “The aim of our Eco Hub is to encourage sustainability. Being an environmentally sustainable shopping centre is hugely important for us.”
The Eco Hub launched earlier this year as part of the Dolphin’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and is located in the lower mall of the centre. It is open during the centre’s regular opening hours and is free to use. Email info@dolphinshoppingcentre.co.uk with any booking enquiries.
The Dolphin Shopping Centre announced a £26 million programme of investment with the owner, Legal & General, last year. Over an 18-month programme, work is being focused on the internal malls and entrances, facilities within the malls, as well as enhancement to the public realm and facades of Falkland Square and upgrading Kingland Crescent.
For more information about the Dolphin Shopping Centre, visit www.dolphinshoppingcentre.co.uk