Years in the planning this scheme involved the restoration of on the finest Regency waterparks in Britain, Paxton’s necklace of 7 lakes, cascades, falls and weirs created more than 200 years ago. 

Scope of works included the reconstruction of 2 earthwork dams, restoration of 3 lakes, installation of 6 bridges, the repair and maintenance of several listed structures e.g. weirs as well as historic paths and the heritage landscape. With the size of the lakes being classified under the Reservoir Act, the team worked closely with the Reservoir Panel Engineer during the dam works.

The scheme was successfully completed late 2020 after 3 phases of work the third of which had to overcome the challenges of the Covid pandemic, limited access and extreme weather.

In 2021 the project was recognised both nationally and internationally winning the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Community Engagement Award and the International ICE People’s Choice Award.