Anglian Water plans hedgerow removal for sewage works upgrade
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 13:32 · Archive
Anglian Water has submitted plans to remove 19 metres of hedgerow at Ardley sewage treatment works near Bicester as part of phosphorus removal upgrades.
Anglian Water has submitted plans to Cherwell District Council to remove 19 metres of hedgerow at Ardley sewage treatment works off the M40 near Bicester. The removal forms part of a phosphorus removal scheme aimed at reducing the impact of phosphorus on the environment, which can cause algal blooms that deplete oxygen in rivers and threaten wildlife.
The water company says it needs to clear a 12 by 12 metre area of vegetation and hedgerow to provide temporary welfare cabins for site staff during the upgrade project. These cabins will be removed once the work is complete. The wider upgrades will also include installation of a chemical dosing package, cloth filter, power upgrades and additional electrical cabinets.
Vegetation clearance would be carried out outside the bird nesting season where possible, with ecologists checking for active nests before work begins. An arboricultural assessment found no trees or hedgerows on the site are protected by a Tree Preservation Order or located within a conservation area. No evidence of badger setts was recorded during surveys.
How it is being reported
- Anglian Water plans to remove huge 19m hedgerow in sewage works upgradesA huge 19-metre section of hedgerow could be removed at Ardley sewage treatment works near the M40 as part of Anglian Water upgrades aimed at cutting river pollution.Oxford Mail · 13 Oct, 12:30
- Anglian Water plans to remove huge 19m hedgerow in sewage works upgradesA huge 19-metre section of hedgerow could be removed at Ardley sewage treatment works near the M40 as part of Anglian Water upgrades aimed at cutting river pollution.Oxfordshire Guardian · 13 Oct, 12:30
In this story: Anglian Water · Cherwell District Council · Ardley sewage treatment works · Bicester
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