The work is the latest in a series of improvements Newport City Council has made along the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal over the last couple of years.
The bottom of the pond will be desilted, as well as having a new ultraviolet light protective membrane lining fitted to improve water retention.
Other planned improvements include:
- The removal of concrete sets on the water’s edge. These will be replaced with more natural stone chippings
- Repointing the weir area to the side of the boat ramp
- Adding floating islands to the pond, which will be planted up with suitable plants
- A new fixed island which will house the fully renovated Dragonfly sculpture
- Adding more aquatic and marginal plants to the pond banks, which will increase the biodiversity and habitat for birds and waterfowl
The renovations are due to start soon, and are expected to be completed sometime before the end of October. Overall, they will help future proof the pond against more extreme weather changes.
The pond has experienced decreased water levels this season, mainly as a result of the driest spring on record in the UK for almost a century, which has impacted on water flow and water levels right along the canal.
This work is being funded by the UK Government through the Shared Prosperity Fund.
