Main Lake Update
It’s been a while since my last update…..
Rebuild work on Main Lake is finally coming to an end, we have a small number of swims to finish building and general tidying up to complete, but with the hard work and dedication of a small number of people, so much has been achieved, and we are nearly ready to open.
Things have changed and the lake does look considerably different… this needed to happen to do all we can to protect the future of the lake.
Banks have been opened up to allow more light and wind to get to the lake, a significant requirement of the rebuild plans. Swims have been rebuilt, some moved, and many improved. Swims 13 to the small bridge have been removed to reduce any issues in the tight section of the lake around swims 20 to 25.
New rules for the lakes will be put in place before opening, simplifying the current rules and setting minimum standards to protect the beautiful fish we have coming.
At this time we understand the new carp are due to be delivered on Saturday 17th January, this will be confirmed closer to the time. We will then take advice over when we should consider opening, we hope this will be very early March, maybe sooner.
As a reminder, we have 42 (maybe a few more) VS Fisheries 6 summer (C6) carp arriving. If you have seen any of Simon Scott’s posts recently, you will have seen some of his C6 stock, they are stunning!
Again, a huge thank you is owed to the small team of people who have given so much time over the past nearly 2 years to get to this point. Without them this wouldn’t have been possible. Please remain mindful of this when you meet them, thank them and help them keep it looking good.
Time to start a brand new chapter….
From all at BAA, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Thanks
Tim
Main Lake Update.
Work on Main Lake has been progressing, as originally planned (see previous posts explaining what and why we are doing what we are doing).
Most of the trees that could drop leaves directly into the lake have been cleared, we still have some smaller bushes and trees up to 2″ to clear on the footpath side (as required to comply with requirements of our Dam Inspector, on behalf of the EA guidlines), but things have progressed well.
Anyone visiting the lake will know we have dropped the level by 3ft to give us access into the lake. 3ft is the most we are allowed to remove, under instruction from the Dam Inspector.
We have removed some weed from the lake, however there is so much we are using the services of a weed boat in a few weeks time. This will remove as much as possible, including a good amount of the roots. It’s impossible to eradicate the weed, its going to be an ongoing task next year, but this big push will help us considerably.
At this point I would like to acknowledge Mark, one of our committee members, who has very kindly donated the funds for the hiring of the weed boat. When we have so much to achieve, acts like this are an amazing help. Thank you Mark!
We will continue to drag a weed/silt rake through the deeper margins around the bowl end of the lake to remove as much leaf matter as possible.
We need to re-concrete in front of the dam wall whilst water levels are down, another Dam Inspection requirement.
Once all dam, weed and tree work is done, we can let the lake refill.
The great news is we have ordered the first batch of carp. 42 VS Fisheries C6 carp, between 21lb and 25lb are due in January. Additional carp will be purchased, we will advise what when they are ordered.
As ever, we are extremely grateful to a small number of people who have made this possible. A core of less than 12 people give up most Saturdays and Wednesdays to complete this work. Without them we wouldn’t have achieved so much. A thank you doesn’t go nearly far enough!
I will update again when we have more to add.
Thanks
Tim