Duck ponds at Bath's Royal Victoria Park to see £75,000 programme of work
B&NES Council say it's to preserve the wildlife and plant species around the site
Last updated 29th Jun 2024
The duck ponds at Bath's Royal Victoria Park are to benefit from a £75,000 programme of works.
B&NES Council say it's to preserve the wildlife and plant species around the site.
A contractor has been appointed to remove silt from the ponds and improve the quality of the water - with the works expected to start at the end of October.
It's hoped it will make sure the ponds can be enjoyed by future generations.
The works will start with an aquatics specialist netting all the remaining fish in the ponds and relocating them safely, ahead of an ecological survey.
The silt will then be removed to another location within the park for it to be fenced off and allowed to settle.
That'll happen before being seeded with grass and landscaped into part of the public park, reducing the carbon footprint of transporting large volumes of waste elsewhere.
Councillor Tim Ball, cabinet member for Neighbourhood Services, said: “We are pleased that we have been able to appoint a contractor for this project, which has taken a number of years due to the specialist nature of the work needed to preserve the ponds’ ecology.
"For many years the ponds have been a much-loved part of this beautifully landscaped park and it’s great news that they will be restored to their former glory for visitors of all ages to enjoy.”
Find out more about visiting Royal Victoria Park here.