March/April 2022
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Path improvement works under way at Three Brooks Lake
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he path around the north side of the lake in Bradley Stoke’s Three Brooks Local Nature Reserve has been closed for seven weeks, starting Monday 7th March, for surfacing works. The footpath improvement is part of a £250,000 lake desilting and improvement scheme, the main body of which was carried out in November and December last year. It involves laying down a more accessible 3m-wide route around the lake. The new stonesurfaced route will have a total length of 290m. It will link up the two stone bridges and provide access to two viewing platforms on the side of the lake. Contractors have set up a compound on land adjacent
to the picnic table by the lake. Safety fencing has been erected around the lake and at key access points to protect the public whilst the works take place. The contractors are operating between 7.15am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. The path leading around the lake and its viewing platforms have been closed off for the seven-week period. To help people find an alternative route around the lake, a diversion route has been signposted (see map below). This runs along part of Juniper Way. The main track between the access point at Braydon Gate (on Brook Way) and the lake is being used by large vehicles throughout
A tracked excavator prepares ground for the new crushed stoned path
this period. Residents using this route are advised to be mindful of these slow moving vehicles. The path leading north from the lake to the Community Orchard and Savages Wood will remain accessible throughout the works, along with the Tump. A progress report issued on
Friday 11th March said the work was “progressing well”. It was emphasised that access to the viewing platforms is restricted, including at weekends. On completion of the current work, the surface of the track between Braydon Gate and the lake will be upgraded.
Abacus Pre School are recruiting We are looking for Super awesome team members including a Deputy Manager and Assistants who have a level 3 or above qualification in Early Years. Please note a qualification is essential to apply. The position is term time only Monday to Friday 8.30am til 3.30pm allowing for a perfect work/home life balance. We have Ofsted registered settings, based in Bradley Stoke, Mangotsfield and Stoke Gifford, all rated good or outstanding.
Map showing the extent of the work site and the path diversion
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Flooded path around the lake during Storm Dennis on 16th February 2020
We would love to hear from you. Please forward your cv to enquiries@abacuspreschool.co.uk or give us a call on 01454 867285. Informal visits can be arranged.
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