May 2010
Week commencing Monday 3 May
This week Jon Wall Fisheries are humanely catching the fish in the Lake. The
trout and eels are being released further upstream. We have begun to divert the
water away from the dam, allowing ecologists and fisheries experts to fish the
water beyond the dam. As this area is cleared of water, the crayfish are caught
by ecologists and then released in the river by the Abbey. The gravel sacks will
prevent the silt from the Lake travelling downstream and the turbidity level (the
level of particles in the water) will be monitored.
We have consulted closely with ecological advisors and external bodies to ensure the welfare of the fish in the Lake. We hope to begin to drain the Lake at the beginning of next week.
We have consulted closely with ecological advisors and external bodies to ensure the welfare of the fish in the Lake. We hope to begin to drain the Lake at the beginning of next week.
Week commencing Monday 17 May
As the Lake is now drained we can begin to assess the conservation needs of the
built structures around the Lake.
We will be taking a look at the 18th century boathouses and we’ll also inspect
the central sluice gates.
The silt will remain in the Lake for the time being as it de-waters. This means
it will be lighter when we come to remove it.
Week commencing 24 May 2010
The central sluice is now freed and the Lake is being drained through a silt
trap. There is a machine in the lake forming drainage channels.
Our archaeologists are on site the week commencing Monday 31 May to begin to
look at the eighteenth century boat house.
We continue to keep a close eye on the ecology around the Lake to make sure wildlife
are protected.
If you would like to find out more about the Lake project please visit our website
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