Mids - CDF Lot 2 - Colwick (Holme Sluices) Fish Pass Construction

Holme Sluices is the largest barrier to fish passage in the Midlands area with fish unable to migrate upstream past the sluice gates due to the water velocities under each sluice gate. Maintenance of the sluices is economically justifiable due to impacts on other stakeholders (including Nottingham City Council (NCC)) and the Client's statutory obligation to maintain water levels in the River Trent for navigation. The Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessment for the Trent waterbody upstream identifies fish failure...