A man died after falling into the lake at a park and cutting his leg.
Ben Smith-Crallan suffered a rare infection following the wound and had to have his leg amputated before sadly passing away.
The infection, called Necrotising Fasciitis, caused a blister to appear on his leg.
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Ben, 37, was put into a coma but tragically died in June 2018, the Liverpool Echo reports.
Changes are now set to be made at the Botanic Gardens in Southport, with £30,000 of funding secured following a campaign by Ben's family and friends since his death.
Two aeration fountains are set to be installed as part of the first phase of the lakeside improvements.
Work is expected to be completed in the autumn.
The funds have been raised by members of the Make a Change for Ben group.
They have been passed on to the Botanic Gardens Community Association, a long-standing voluntary group overseeing maintenance and activities at the park.
Sefton Council met with members of the two groups and outlined ideas for up to £30,000 in improvements for the lake and lakeside area.
Cllr Ian Moncur, Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, said: "I’m really pleased to be able to say that we are moving forward with the initial improvements to the lake area at the Botanic Gardens and I do want to pass on a huge thank you to everyone in the community who has contributed to the local fundraising efforts to date.
"I know that fundraising activities continue and the generosity of our communities that know and love this park is unwavering.
"Our Green Sefton officers have a long-standing partnership with the Botanic Gardens Community Association and will continue to work with them and all community partners to drive forward further improvements for the whole park.
"This is in line with our longer-term vision to source a multi-million-pound investment to ensure this historic site can be enjoyed for generations to come."
David Rawsthorne, Make a Change for Ben Campaign Founder, said: “I am absolutely delighted that our campaign and Sefton Council have worked hand-in-hand over the last three months to secure local contractors to carry out works on the aeration fountains.
"Huge thanks to all the people who have got involved and helped to get us where we are now.”
