OFA has alerted the Environment Agency to potential maintenance work which may be required in two locations in the city. A member of the public contacted us recently about fallen trees and encroaching vegetation in the Weir’s Mill Stream near Donnington Bridge. We passed these comments, with photographs (see example below), to the Environment Agency who are arranging a site visit to assess the situation.

We also alerted the Environment Agency to a fallen Willow tree in the Bulstake Stream just north of Willow Walk (photo below). The branches are partially obstructing the channel. Maintenance work is scheduled on this stretch of river in September/October and the tree will be examined by the field team as part of their activity.

Maintenance of existing river channels is important for managing flood risk in the city. The Environment Agency carries out work on these streams annually. If you see fallen trees or other obstructions in the river which you think need attention please notify us.