Installation of nesting bird islands at Broadwater Lake, Hillingdon

What we are doing

Broadwater Lake is situated near the viaduct, and supports a large number of water birds, playing an important role in the wider landscape. 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 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.

Works will begin on 6 January 2025 to 19 January 2025, Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm, Sunday 8am to 1pm, with one hour set up and pack down either side of these times.

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• Installation of nesting bird islands at Broadwater Lake, Hillingdon

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