The SuDS project, designed to ease pressure on Sheffield’s watercourse and sewer network, will reduce the flow of water in Manor Fields Park’s Kirkbridge Dyke
As part of the SuDS project, the team created a permanent shallow basin, which will hold small volumes of water.
During a storm, the water level within the basin temporarily rises before being slowly released back into the watercourse.
The new capacity created further downstream will then accommodate more run-off water from houses, roads, and pathways.
The project will benefit Manor Fields Park
The SuDS have created a wetland-type environment that will provide a haven for a diverse range of plants and animals.
The project has also created new walking trails for visitors to the park.
The new SuDS project will facilitate the development of 148 new homes in the Harborough Rise and Manor Park Avenue areas.
Lee Noble, Britcon operations director, said: “As a local certified carbon neutral business, we are fully committed to improving environmental and biodiversity conditions. This project does just that by providing a new wetland environment for the local community while reducing the risk of flooding downstream.”
Collaboration and execution
Sheffield Housing Company (SHC) completed the project in collaboration with the Council’s Parks and Flood Management teams and The Green Estate Community Interest Company, which manages the park on behalf of Sheffield City Council.
Specialist contractor Britcon Ltd. carried out the work.
Community celebration to mark the project’s completion
To mark the completion of the SuDS and to express gratitude to park users and visitors for their patience during the construction, The Green Estate is organising a series of free family summer events.
These include wetland trails, crafts, cycling confidence sessions, and woodland crafts, partially funded by Sheffield Housing Company.
Sally Cuckney, head of Urban Green Places at The Green Estate, said: “It is great that this part of the park is now back open to the public and adds interest and enjoyment for park users and will increase wildlife.”
