Time running out for sand sculptor

Wednesday 26th March 2008, 12:00AM GMT.

JERSEY’S sand wizard may be forced out of the Island unless a new home can be found for his creations.

Symon Smith’s 30,000-tonne sand sculpture exhibition at Sunset Nurseries will close in September when the owner sells up – and Mr Smith has yet to find a new home.

He has criticised both Tourism and Environment for failing to support local attractions, and he feels that he will have no other option but to leave Jersey if a suitable site is not found soon.

‘I have been to see both Planning and Jersey Tourism, but this seemed to be a complete waste of time as they have not been very helpful,’ he said. ‘It would be easier if I went somewhere else. Other countries do so much for their tourism compared to Jersey.’

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