18. Weir removal at Cromer

Theme: Water Quality, Habitats and Wildlife

Objectives:

  • That whatever the flow level, the river and its associated habitats, including banks and floodplains, are managed to support chalk stream species
  • That water quality, temperature and river bed quality are such that they support chalk stream ecology

Project description

To remove a weir, which will enhance the river’s ecological health

This project aims to remove a weir, which will enhance the river’s ecological health and wildlife value by removing an obstacle and preventing water from backing up.

Grid reference: TL2928
Project lead: Environment Agency

Design by LTD Design Consultants and build by Garganey Consulting.