Little
Weighton Pond Appeal
THE
PONDS
Well here it is, at long last, I feel confident enough
to announce the final & hopefullyconcluding segment
of the “pond saga”. Details have been agreed with the
environment agency as to the dredging & disposal of
slit from the pond.
Tenders have been sent out and a successful company nominated
by the Parish Council to undertake the work. Meetings
and discussions with both the Highways and Planning Departments
have been held and a satisfactory conclusion reached.
The work will commence early / mid June with the draining
of the pond followed by a brief “drying-out” period. The
excavation of the silt and transportation will follow
the removal of the existing mesh fencing to the front
of the pond to an approved site on Skidby Hill.
Any necessary renovations to the bank side will be undertaken
and (finance permitting) the foundations for a water feature
to the rear bank and two small islands will be incorporated.
All necessary removal of weeds around the pond and any
cutting back of to shrubs and trees will be made, together
with the introduction of new planting, whilst maintaining
a “wildlife” user friendly environment. A new traffic
barrier will be installed along the front bank of the
pond, more in keeping with the aesthetic setting of a
village amenity.
The Parish Council will review its financial allocation
within the annual precept to ensure this and other areas
of special interest are serviced and maintained on a regular
basis.
To conclude, my thanks (hopefully not too premature)
go to all those organisations and individuals who have
helped over the past years to bring this project to fruition.
It has been a long and winding road and quite often a
very up-hill slog, but I think the end is finally in sight
and within our grasp.
Steven Howarth - Rowley Parish Council (Chairman)
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