Since I last posted on this topic, things have moved along with the construction of the new improved river channel. Much silt/mud continues to be moved around, as can be seen below.

The contractor has installed posts at regular intervals, then attached both a membrane and a hessian layer to retain the river banks, while allowing for plants to grow on the bank areas. Gravel has been laid in the bottom of the channel, with larger rocks being added later to break up the water flow in ‘riffles’ which will help oxygenate the water, along with fish, etc. This is illustrated in the following Thames21 drawings.

While there has been some minor delays in the project timescales it is expected that progress, subject to adverse rainfall conditions, will now improve. Once this channel has been completed then work can commence on recreating the pond area.

Watch out for further updates to this exciting project……

Learn more about the background to this project HERE