Installation of nesting bird islands at Broadwater Lake, Hillingdon
Work item: HS2-MW-Align-Ph1-Ar-Ce-C1-Traf-19-03/10/2024
Work Item Summary
- Project Phase
- Phase 1
- Location
- Colne Valley
- Worksite Name
- Broadwater Lake
- Contractor
- Align JV
- Type of works
- Environmental mitigation works
- Estimated Start Date
- 06/01/2025
- Estimated End Date
- 19/01/2025
What we are doing
To encourage water bird nesting opportunities, we will be installing five new bird islands for terns, gulls and waterfowl at Broadwater Lake. These birds nest in poorly vegetated areas close to the edge of water, and adapt to artificial nesting areas such as floating rafts.
The gravel surface of the nesting bird islands will stop vegetation growth to create ideal conditions for chicks.
For the construction, from 6 January 2025 to 19 January 2025, we will access the lake via an existing track from Moorhall Road. We will then use a forklift to take and remove materials, as well as a tipper truck to move materials on site. This is subject to agreed access to use the track from Moorhall Road. Once constructed, the islands will be towed into final position using an on-board engine boat.
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