Grassholme Reservoir Safety

Essential construction works are due to commence on site in April 2020 at Grassholme Reservoir. The purpose of the works are to increase the resilience of the reservoir dam and will also involve an upgrade to the existing leisure facilities.

During the course of the work, vehicle and plant movements and fluctuating water levels will require restrictions of access to the visitor centre car park and to the north shore footpath and the dam crest of the reservoir. These restrictions will be clearly signposted on the site. Some routes will still be available to use safely but unfortunately there will be no fishing activities allowed.

Grassholme Reservoir Visitor Centre is currently closed along with all Northumbrian Water Waterside Parks until further notice. This is in line with current Government guidance.

There is clear UK Government Guidance on travel, “Essential travel does not include visits to second homes, camp sites, caravan parks or similar, whether for isolation purposes or holidays. People must remain in their primary residence. Not taking these steps puts additional pressure on communities and services that are already at risk”

The map below shows location of initial footpath closures. Footpaths will be closed from April 2020 until further notice. Please do not travel to our sites and please remember only go outside for food, health reasons or work (but only if you cannot work from home).