The Central Park Ponds Project aims to transform water from a problem into a resource. The project involves re-landscaping an area of the park to provide a nature-based solution to flooding by using a sustainable drainage system to manage surface water and provide a space for wildlife and people.
As regular park users will know, the Barn Park corner of Central Park is often prone to flooding after sometimes only moderate rainfall. The central park ponds project will expand the previous inaccessible pond and create two others to form a natural, sustainable urban drainage system.
There will also be a swale – a shallow channel to capture water run-off – to allow nature to help reduce the localised flooding that occurs in this part of the park.
A number of new trees to help contribute to improved air quality and increase biodiversity as well as new vegetated walls planted with wildflower seed mixes will allow for a space for residents to enjoy the new ponds, with opportunities for education and engagement to learn about water and wildlife.
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There will also be a swale – a shallow channel to capture water run-off – to allow nature to help reduce the localised flooding that occurs in this part of the park.
A number of new trees to help contribute to improved air quality and increase biodiversity as well as new vegetated walls planted with wildflower seed mixes will allow for a space for residents to enjoy the new ponds, with opportunities for education and engagement to learn about water and wildlife.
For More Information see the Plymouth County Council Website.
