River Ouse Restoration Project at Sheffield Park

Thanks to grants from the Environment Agency, Viridor, Ouse and Adur Rivers Trust, South-East Water and Sussex Lund, Sheffield Park and Garden is now undergoing the first phase of our River Ouse restoration project. Straightening and deepening of the river in the past has reduced the variety of habitats both in and around the river. In this first stage of restoration, Ebsford Environmental Ltd will be creating berms (shallow edges) using soil excavated from the floodplain areas, held in place with wooden stakes and faggots. In addition, seven areas of the channel will be narrowed by 50% restricting the flow of water creating hydraulic control during flooding. These will be formed using several overlapping trees, again reused from clearance works. Gravels will also be introduced to the river bed at these points to encourage fish breeding.

Sheffield Park and Garden wins National Lottery support for river restoration project Follow the link to read more about how this funding will help our plan to improve access and understanding of this important part of the Sheffield Park estate.

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