River Restoration Opportunity

Project driver

Amenity (place making), flood reduction and nature/biodiversity

Restoration Type

Daylighting and habitat enhancement

Project description

Headwater stream of the Costons Brook is situated down a steep sided valley. Previously the stream was impounded into ponds with concreate bases. Plan to increase sunlight, add leaky dams and remove remaining concreate. There is also a culverted watercourse which could be daylighted and wetlands area created.