Newton Park was first laid out by Capability Brown in 1761 and has been undergoing continuous restoration since 1994 by the Duchy of Cornwall and Bath Spa University. 

This project involved the reprofiling of the lower dam, improvements to the stone spillway for improved resilience with additional scour protection completed. Paths and fishing platforms were also constructed for the local angling club.

A second phase included the dredging of the Upper Pool to improve water quality and enhance the hydrology of the area. Around 20,000m3 of silt was removed but difficult access from the steep valley shaped topography required the use of specialist machinery including low ground pressure excavators, long reach excavators, tracked dumpers and amphibious machinery.