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Longford Park Pond Upgrade


Project: Longford Park Pond Upgrade
Client: Papakura District Council
Date: June 2004 - 06
Contract: Pond Upgrade
Location: Longford Park, Papakura
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Note:  Wetland Solutions maintenance contract completed: 2006

Works Overview

wetland_planting.jpgWetland Solutions was able to complete this project on-time and within budget. The project underlines the benefits of implementing a wetland planting when conditions are better suited to wetland plant establishment.

Works included:

  • Weed control
  • Supply and spread mulch (276m³)
  • Plant supply (7,902)
  • Planting & maintenance

Background

Longford Park Pond plays a key role in trapping sediments contained in stormwater run-off from the surrounding new housing and road catchment areas.

Stormwater sediment control ponds generally require maintenance every 15 – 20 years; this requires the excavation/removal of sediments and re-planting.


Purpose

  • The project was designed to facilitate the maintenance up-grade of an existing 15 year old sediment control pond and public amenity.

  • Newly constructed forebays with planted deep and shallow zones improves the retention of sediments.


Scope

  • Stage 1 – weed control, spread bark mulch and establish the associated riparian and amenity plantings during the winter of 2004.

  • Stage 2 – aquatic weed control and establish the wetland planting during the spring/summer of 2004/05.

  • Ongoing maintenance – ecological weed control and plant replacements.

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