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Cascade Bridge Installation
WM Longreach were filmed as part of the documentary charting the progress of the Regency Restoration Project at the National Botanic Garden of Wales this month, lifting a new bridge into place over the cascade.
Hampton Loade Canoe Platform
Installation of a timber jetty in the River Severn was undertaken this month as part of a river wide strategy to improve leisure amenities and allow exploration with dedicated canoe trails.
Kings Mill Restoration Completed
Wildlife Islands at Kings Mill Take Shape
Construction of wildlife islands at Kings Mill continues as part of the restoration and environmental enhancement on this critical reservoir.
Kings Mill Reservoir Restoration
As part of the Mill Waters project WM Longreach has mobilised this month to begin crucial de-silting work to remove the build up of sedimentation that has threatened wildlife and reduced water-based sporting activities at Kings Mill Reservoir, Nottinghamshire.
Shropshire River Hubs Conference
Director Damian McGettrick provided an interesting environmental contractors perspective a the conference in Shrewsbury this month, presenting on the range of river restoration works carried out by WM Longreach and innovations applied.
Sensitive Restoration of Canal SSSI
Working with the Shropshire Wildlife Trust and Telford and Wrekin Council, WM Longreach began the Newport Canal Recovery Project this month.
River Parrett Pioneer Dredge
Working to increase the capacity of the River Parrett with over 21,000m3 of silt removed from the 2.2km stretch Oathe to Burrowbridge
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Trent River Restoration
Working with Trent Rivers Trust we have been restoring the 1.2km stretch of the River Trent near Weston.
Key bridge lifts in Regency Restoration
At the National Botanic Garden of Wales the bridge installations are a “big piece of the jigsaw – from seeing original paintings of the estate…” (Helen John, Project Manager)
Improving Access at Wightwick Manor
Installation of new footpaths and access improvements for National Trust
ICE Team Achievement Award
WM Longreach received a team achievement award for work at Highfields Park