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Whaley Bridge Reservoir Reopens After 6 Years
29 Apr
Summary
- Repairs to Toddbrook Reservoir completed after six years.
- Inspectors approved refilling after spillway repair.
- Reservoir will supply water to canals and community by late summer.
Six years of dedicated repair work on the Toddbrook Reservoir in Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire, have concluded. The reservoir, which experienced a partial spillway failure in 2019 leading to evacuations, has now been given the green light by inspectors to be refilled.
The project successfully repaired the reservoir and constructed a new overflow spillway, with the work finalized in December. By late summer, the reservoir is anticipated to reach a significant milestone, returning to its crucial function of supplying water to the Macclesfield and Peak Forest canals. It will also once again serve as a vital resource for the local community.
Beyond the essential repairs, the project encompasses the reinstatement of the former walkway along the dam crest. A new bridge is slated to open to the public by autumn. Following the refilling process, the reservoir will be restocked with fish. Plans are also in motion for a new sailing club and the relandscaping of the nearby Memorial Park with new plantings and a playground.
