Fish lagoon included in Derby park pumping station plan

A lagoon has been included in the plans for a new pumping station at a park in Derby.

The major project - which involves the felling of about 70 trees - is under way at Bass Recreation Ground near Cockpit Island.

Derby City Council said it would boost flood defences in the city after a number of serious flooding incidents.

The authority now says a "fish spawning backwash lagoon" will feature as part of "environmental improvements".

A spokesperson for Derby City Council said: "The pump station structure falls mainly within the brook culvert itself.

"A sub-station and control room are also being constructed.

"There are some environmental improvements planned for the brook as part of these works which includes the creation of a fish spawning backwash lagoon."

The Local Democracy Reporting Service said the pumping station was due to be finished by March 2023.

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