Ornamental Water lakebed mapping to assess capacity to hold water

The City of London Corporation has begun mapping the lakebed of Wanstead Park’s dried-out Ornamental Water.

“We will be conducting borehole surveys across the lakebed to assess the below-ground conditions. This will help us to assess the lakebed’s capacity to hold water… and guide future conservation efforts,” said a spokesperson.

The Environment Agency is currently considering an application to pump water into the lake from the River Roding, with a decision expected later this year.

Author: Editor