The construction phase of this project is now complete.

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GENERAL PROJECT

Birtley Reed Beds Refurbishment

Reed beds refurbishment to provide free space within the beds for further treatment of minewater and sewage using this sustainable process. Our sewage treatment works and reed beds aid NWG in improving the quality of rivers and coastal waters for the benefit of people, the environment and wildlife.

Project updates

Update by Joan Tatters

Good Morning,

By now you will have noticed we are complete on this project, that said I understand there is some internal ground works being done (you probably won't see or notice the difference) in and around the site.

As promised I am happy to show you some great progress photos taken by Mark, they demonstrate the replanting has taken which is great news. The wildlife must be loving this new environment.

Thanks again for your patience and understanding.

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Update by Joan Tatters

Hello

Just thought I'd pop on and say whilst the project is coming to a close I will send out some more photos as the reed beds develop and become more established.

Here is a starter for ten:-

 

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Update by Joan Tatters

Good Morning All,

Well the time has come, we will be finished and off site by the end of the week.

Mark and his team have done a great job, even though it has been a tricky process with lots of obstacles in the way, the major one being the weather. 

So just to let you know what happened last week:-

  • The landscaping around the lagoons were seeded
  • The fencing at the gates on the access track complete
  • Stoned up the track by the bridleway
  • Removed the sludge that was taken to be recycled into fertiliser
  • Taken down the fencing on site 

Mark and the team would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your understanding and patience during this scheme we truly appreciate it.

Here are some photos.....

 

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Update by Joan Tatters

Good Morning All,

Well I thought I'd let you know the "end is in sight", Mark and the team have finished off the transplanting and the 4 lagoons are all currently up and running, which is a great milestone on this project. Waiting for the results of the sludge drying bed will determine if we can call time so we are just waiting for that information.

This week, the fencing on either side of the gates at the bridleway will be made good and the herras fencing will be removed and the access track between the gates will be restoned. A general tidy up around the site will take place, including the cleaning of the road down to the compound then removing all other temporary fencing. Mark's guys will conduct the landscaping around the lagoons to reinstate the area, that job would always be weather dependant so lets hope this great weather continues.

Here are some photos for you to see what great work the team have done, it's been along process but we are just about there. 

 

 

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Update by Joan Tatters

Good Afternoon,

Just a couple of photos, following on from my post a couple of weeks ago.

 

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Update by Joan Tatters

Good Morning All,

Just a quick up date about our return, works progressing well in Reed Bed 4. We hope to remove the sludge by the end of this week (weather permitting) which will allow us to start the transplanting. Fingers crossed the planting takes and we should be complete Bed 4 by early Spring when all will be left will be the reinstating of the surrounding area.

Thanks again for your co-operation and stay safe

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Update by Joan Tatters

Good Morning and Happy New Year,

If you have been out and about last week you will have noticed, we are back working on site. Northumbrian Water have now commissioned us (MMB) to complete the refurb of the final reed bed on this project.  We anticipate we will have the project completed at Springtime.

The local pathway between the beds will remain open as previously and we are once again we will have the signs displayed bringing the access arrangement to your attention, so please be vigilant. The banksman will again be in place ensuring your safe right of way whilst you enjoy the surrounding countryside nearby.

Should you wish to ask me or any of the team about the project we would be happy to help, thank you for your support and co-operation during this time, we do appreciate it.

 

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Update by Joan Tatters

Good Afternoon,

I am guessing you won't have seen much activity on site lately, our work has slowed right down due to the time of year.

There will be still lots to do at the turn of the year when we return, please feel free to contact us should you require further details.

 

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your understanding and patience during the work and sincerely wish you all a Healthy, Happy and Safe 2022.

Happy Holidays.

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Update by Joan Tatters

Good Morning All,

I just thought I'd share the words from our colleagues at Northumbrian Water regarding the our site teams efforts over these last few months..........

"I recognise the effort your lads are putting in, and they are doing a brilliant job , so cheers to them . It must be debilitating working with all the safety gear on during the summer months, wish them well for the long winter months".

Great job guys, keep up the great work.

  

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Update by Joan Tatters

Good Afternoon,

Well look what a couple of months have done...............great progress.

Please feel free to contact me should you require further information.

Joan

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