The Forge Dam restoration is now underway, and these are the activities you can expect to see over the following months.
6th October
First round of electro-fishing, 3302 fish successfully recovered and relocated;
2nd November
Planning Conditions Signed Off;
8th November
Commencement of main enabling works;
W/C 8th November
Second round of electro fishing to be carried out and drawdown of the water levels in the pond;
W/C 15th November
Installation of the Sinew Channel, vegetation strip and sediment removal begins;
W/C 22nd November
Reprofiling of the island and offsite disposal of excavated sediments to Beighton Landfill commences;
W/C 3rd January 2022
Replanting of reprofiled bank areas to be carried out;
W/C 10th January 2022
Restoration of paths around Forge Dam, fencing and site compound;
W/C - 21st January 2022
Demobilisation and reopening of the Bridle Way
