Whiteknight Lakes Repairs

FiveRivers has recently completed repair works on behalf of University of Reading at their Whiteknights Lake.

The lake, classified as a reservoir (due to the lower section being an artificial body which retains water), had a survey and report completed by Jacobs outlining the required repairs.

Our works included:
📋 Prior to works commencing on site, we obtained a Land Drainage Consent (LDC) from Reading Borough Council.
🪴 The installation of two 6m rockroll structure on the most downstream part of the lake at the outfall, with replanted coir pallets, to increase durability.
👷 At the middle to lower lake section, we completed a temporary pipework diversion at the outfall before we commenced the repair and maintenance works. These works were to prevent future erosion, and only as a temporary fix.
👷 At the upper section, we completed minor brick work to repair the weir.

We worked collaboratively with our sister company 5R Civil Engineering to deliver this multi-disciplinary project, providing an efficient and effective solution for our client.