By Works to improve River Freshney water quality starts next week
Work is due to start next week to improve the water quality of the River Freshney in Grimsby.
For roughly 6 weeks the contractor, Ebsford Environmental, will begin dredging of the river between West Haven Maltings opposite Frederick Ward Way and the ABP pumping station.
Dredging is the removal of accumulated silt to make the river channel deeper and disposing of this either in deeper sections of the river or removing the silt off site. This work will allow the water to flow much more freely in the town centre section of the river.
The works are being done during the winter months to protect local wildlife and spawning fish.
Additionally, there will be no birds, including the swans, nesting in the reed beds at this time.
The works will be carried out during daylight hours, with minimal impact expected on residents and businesses in terms of noise and disruption, and the site compound will be off the main highway.
The council have warned that there may be some occasions where large items of equipment are being transported into the area and roads may be slow while this is happening. However, no road closures are currently anticipated.
Cllr Stewart Swinburn, cabinet member for the environment, said: “The work to improve the water quality in the river is being done as a final stage of the Garth Lane project, one that’s already seen a major site in the centre of Grimsby transformed into a lovely natural area.”
These works are part of the £3.7m Garth Lane site scheme funded by Central Government, through the Town Deal and the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership.
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