Sherwood Water Pit 1
A yearly appraisal and programme of platform repair occures at Sherwood Water Pit 1. Following this years appraisal it is clear that the sandy bank beneath several of the platforms is washing away to such an extent that the ends of a number of support piles are now sitting on top of the lake bed as apposed to being sunken into the bed.
In some cases the front support post are moving down into the lake and some areas of bank supporting the beams to the rear of the platforms are almost gone. Additionaly part of the west bank is sliding out into the lake taking the physical bank edging pile/boards and associated platforms with it. Whist continued yearly maintenance is an option development of a longer term platform replacement and bank stabilisation project is probably required.
Provision of physical bank support along the waters edge and to the rear of platforms
Cost over the last three years circa £2400
Further project appraisal and needs assesment is planned early 2026. Typical yearly works will be undertaken during the closed season. Should the need for a larger project arise it will be considered as part of the rolling programme.
Provision of strategic planting to stabilise banks
Awaiting outcome of Pit 2 test area prior to project development and initial cost estimate.
Further project appraisal and needs assesment is planned for spring 2026. Typical yearly works will be undertaken during the closed season. Should the need for a larger project arise it will be considered as part of the rolling programme.
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