Project Champion on the Board: TBC
This project is currently paused to allow the town centre projects to be delivered in the first phase.
The project aims to create a resilient river, rich in biodiversity, with good connectivity, allowing species to migrate and providing people with opportunities to experience the river. Main works would include:
• Weir modifications - allowing fish and other species to migrate further along the course of the Little Don
• Floodplain reconnection - an undeveloped area adjacent to the river that used to be occupied by allotments, has been identified as having potential for re-connection to the river
• Invasive non-native species management - the removal of Rhododendron, Himalayan balsam and Japanese knotweed along the riverbanks
• Interpretation & education - the local community will be involved through schools and public events, with people learning about the river, its wildlife and industrial heritage
