After much work by contractors, and expense, the oil spill appears to have been cleared. We await feedback from the Environment Agency on their investigation of this incident. It is pleasing to see the ever optimistic moorhens are sitting on eggs again. Let us hope that they are successful this time.
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Pollution on Mill Pond
Pollution measures on Mill Pond Photo by Kari Silvester
Early last Friday morning (31 March) a serious pollution incident was spotted on the Mill Pond, Glassmill Lane, Bromley BR1. This was immediately reported, by one of our members, to the Environment Agency. A large quantity of oil was covering the water and its margins.
Since then Thames Water contractors have been busy on site installing temporary booms to restrict the wider contamination of the River Ravensbourne, as well trying to remove the oil. To date at least one tanker full of oil has been sucked up. Unfortunately oil has also contaminated both the mud and the island. This will be extremely difficult to clean. The impact on the fish and other invertebrates in the water has yet to be determined. Already several nesting Moorhens have died as a result of this pollution, and the RSPCA are continuing to monitor the situation.
The Environment Agency and Thames Water investigation, of the cause of this pollution and identification of the culprit, is ongoing. For more on this area go to Mill Pond and Ravensbourne restoration
This historic Mill Pond is important both for its heritage and environmental features. It is an important nesting site for ducks and is also visited by grey herons, kingfishers, etc. Part of the River Ravensbourne catchment, we were already working with Thames21 and other stakeholders, to access grant funding to enhance this important space.
Spring celebrated!
Beltane cross found.
During a recent walk by our group we came across these unusual objects adjacent to the Grade 2 listed Pulhamite garden feature in Bromley Palace Park (aka Civic Centre Grounds). This included a ‘St.Brigid’s Cross’ celebration of spring. Let us hope that the weather proves otherwise!
Learn more about St.Brigid’s Cross HERE
Learn more about Bromley Palace Park HERE
Playground Opened
Playground, Queens Garden
The new playground has been completed and was opened earlier in the month. It was great to see it used already, and am sure that with better weather it will be very popular with families with young children.
Another fast food outlet in Queens Garden
Creperie kiosk
We have recently been notified that another food outlet will be opening in Queens Garden, early in 2017. A mobile kiosk, selling crepes, and coffee, is due to be open at weekends in this park. We understand that it will be located on hard standing area near the north-west exit from the shopping centre.
It follows on from the major development of fast food shops at the other end of this area. We await to see the impact, if any, that this makes on this green space.
