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2021-10-14 | |
发布年 | 2021 |
语种 | 英语 |
国家 | 英国 |
领域 | 资源环境 |
正文(英文) | River Wansbeck trial aims to improve water qualitySluice gates which manage water levels in the River Wansbeck will be open for three months as part of efforts to reduce silt build up. This will affect the river from Sheepwash Weir downstream to Wansbeck Barrage, also known locally as Wansbeck Weir. The long-term aim of the project is to improve the ecology of Wansbeck Lake, enhance the facility for those who use it recreationally, and contribute to habitat improvements further downstream in the estuary. A study, carried out last winter, looked at the options available for making improvements to the popular lake in Riverside Park in Ashington, where the community go for water sports and to enjoy nature. The build-up of silt on the lake bed is adversely affecting the future of these activities as well as impacting on local habitats and water quality. The study identified that leaving the lock on Wansbeck Barrage, situated at the mouth of the river, open for three months could allow the river to flow through and flush out some of the silt. The Environment Agency and its partners have consulted with river users about the plans and the gates, which are operated by Northumberland County Council, will be opened between mid-November until mid-February. The results will then be reviewed to inform the future operation of the barrage. It means sports activity on the water will be limited to appropriate tide levels during this time. Safeguarding the long-term future of the lakeThe project is being delivered collaboratively by the Environment Agency, Groundwork North East & Cumbria, Hull University, river user groups, Northumberland County Council, Choppington Parish Council and Ashington Town Council. Heather Harrison, from the Environment Agency’s Environment Programme Team in the North East, said:
Popular lakeCouncillor John Riddle, County Councillor Cabinet Member for Local Services, added:
The £50,000 trial, funded by the Environment Agency, follows last winter’s £35,000 study, which included surveys by marine experts and drone surveys, which collected the data used to inform options for removing the silt build-up. Other funding for the overall project comes from contributions from National Lottery Heritage Fund, Groundwork NE and Cumbria, Northumberland County Council and Arup engineering. Wansbeck barrage, which was constructed in 1975, was part of a major regeneration scheme following dismantling of heavy industry in the area. The barrage created a locked navigable inland waterway and artificial 4km long lake, and 3 miles of riverside country park in Ashington.
Published 14 October 2021
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来源平台 | UK Environment Agency |
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条目标识符 | http://119.78.100.173/C666/handle/2XK7JSWQ/339406 |
专题 | 资源环境科学 |
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