SOL - Hydrological and Engineering Consultancy Services for Meriden Park Lake Improvements & Feasibility Study to Modify the Weir

Meriden Lake is shallow artificial lake located in Chelmsley Wood Local Nature Reserve. It was created for its landscape and amenity value by installing a weir across the Kingshurst brook. A viaduct was constructed on top of the weir to support a public footpath across the lake. In recent years the lake has become problematic as silt accumulations have resulted in stagnation and large volumes of complaints from the general public regarding foul odours and safety concerns. The lake was de-silted in 2003 but is alrea...