Improvement works to take place on waterways across Doncaster
Works will include desilting and regrading of banks
Improvement work is to take place on a number of waterways and ponds across Doncaster.
The Doncaster East Internal Drainage Board will carry out works on six different routes during 2026-27, it has announced.
Works will include desilting and culvert replacement on Mosham Drain in Auckley, reforming of Dutch Dyke in Hatfield, reforming of Woodfield Way Retention Pond in Doncaster, accress improvements to Division Drain in Doncaster, reforming of Bullrush Outfall Drain and deslilting and culvert replacement of Nursery Cottage Drain in Finningley.
A spokesperson said: “Works will involve the desilting of the bed and re-grading of the banks and access improvements.
“All works will be carried out on one bank only which will be selected as necessary to minimise the environmental impact.”
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