Kessingland

Following a condition survey of the Kessingland site in November 2025 the committee has agreed the allocation of funding for a five year phased programme of works. Delivery of the works is dependent upon prior agreement of a new renewable lease from the sites riparian owner. 

The key elements of the programme are split into two categories :-

One off actions

• Remove obsolete platforms and their associated substructures

• Replace existing platforms to be retained

• Replace or repair failing access steps

• Raise the level of perimeter access paths above typical winter water level

• Stabilise sections of failing banks

• Remove trees overhang the lower pathway which are causing the bank to fail

• Remove silt, roots, reeds, lilies and weeds as required to reform swims associated with platforms

Repetitive actions

• Undertake spraying or removal of excessive growth of reeds, lilies and weeds.

• Undertake water treatment to help reduce weed growth

• Cut back tree branches and bushes obstructing pathways and casting from platforms

• Cut back tree roots adjacent platforms which are likely to cause unsafe retrieval of fish or excessive loss of tackle

The works will be phased so as to limit the interruption of fishing, allow for increased use during peak periods including the closed season at Reydon, not interfere with breeding/nesting seasons and target ideal application periods for reed/weed growth treatments. Where possible all new structures will be constructed from economically viable sustainable materials and exclude all toxic treatments.