Investing in the Trinity Broads

ESSEX & SUFFOLK WATER, IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUR PARTNERS MWH, NATURAL ENGLAND, THE ENVIRONMENT AGENCY, THE BROADS AUTHORITY AND NORFOLK WILDLIFE TRUST, WILL BE MUD PUMPING SPECIFIC AREAS OF THE TRINITY BROADS DURING THE WINTER OF 2016/17.

The Trinity Broads comprise of Ormesby, Ormesby Little, Rollesby, Lily and Filby Broads which lie just above sea level. The Trinity Broads are designated a Site of Special Scientific interest (SSSI), Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) and a Special Protection Area (SPA).

More information about the Trinity Broads can be found on the link below.

http://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/looking-after/projects/trinity-broads

Essex & Suffolk Water abstract from Ormesby Broad to feed the Ormesby Water Treatment Works. The works provide drinking water to Great Yarmouth, Caister-on-Sea and the surrounding areas. This abstraction has been identified by the Environment Agency (EA) as having the potential to have an environmental impact on the Trinity Broads.

The project involves removal of sediment from eight specifically identified areas of the Trinity Broads; two locations on Filby Broad, one on Lily Broad, two on Little Ormesby Broad and three on Ormesby Broad.

See plans 41522862_01_G0001.pdf and 522862_01_G0003.pdf

The proposed method of removal and subsequent dewatering involves the use of a specialist barge with hydraulic mud pumping capabilities. The sediment is extracted by pumping from the barge along a pipeline to the adjacent agricultural land.

The sediment slurry will be pumped into Geobags which will then dewater naturally for up to eight months. The dried sediment is then removed from the bags and spread onto the land. The contents of the sediment has been tested, no adverse chemical contaminants were identified.

See attached poster Trinity Broads Poster_17-10-2016 Final.pdf which gives and overview of the project

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

We recognise that our works may inconvenience you at times and we are committed to reduce the impact that the works may have on you.

We want to provide an outstanding service while we work in your community. To help us deliver this, we have outlined some key statements for our employees and partners to work to.

• We shall keep you informed during the planning stage where our work directly affects you
• We will make sure our work is carried out safely and that our works areas are secure
• Our employees and partners will always act in a professional, courteous and helpful manner
• Your opinion is important to us. We encourage comments on our Community Portal and are happy to discuss any queries raised.
• We are here to help. We will do our best to minimise disturbance and manage your expectations