Woking park ponds

A comprehensive pond restoration and enhancement project was recently completed at Woking Park. The scheme has involved re-excavation of a completely overgrown pond and substantial improvements to an existing badly eroded duck pond. Local wildlife including frogs, ducks and dragonflies,
has been quick to move back into the new ponds.

Over 300 tonnes of sediments have been removed from the ponds and re-modelled on site; 170 metres of a specially engineered clay lined trench installed to aid water retention and over 1600 grasses, shrubs, ferns and aquatic plants introduced to improve the amenity interest and biodiversity value of this part of the Park. The scheme has also included the construction of a water cascade, artificial stream, viewing area, timber decking and a rain water harvesting system which will collect rainwater from the roof of the swimming pool in order to provide top-up water during the drier summer months.

For further information please contact  the Cultural and Community Development team on 01483 743690 or  commservcountry@woking.gov.uk