FI15096

Request

  1. The pond is in a disgusting, neglected state.  I understand numerous complaints have been made to DDC.  How many complaints has DDC received regarding the state of the pond in the last two years?
  2. How often is the pond inspected?
  3. When was work last undertaken on the pond?
  4. What is the annual budget for its maintenance?
  5. Are any remedial works planned to reverse its sad neglected state?

Response

  1. One.
  2. Every weekday, as there is a full-time Park Keeper.
  3. December 2023.
  4. There is no specific budget for the maintenance of the pond.
  5. The Council is awaiting confirmation of dates from a contractor to clear the pond weed again. Someone has likely emptied their fishbowl into the pond which included a plant like Canadian pondweed that is invasive and has clogged up the pump to the fountain. It is not easy to control or eradicate so we are having it removed by hand for the second time in six months. It will come back again, even the smallest amount remaining will spread but the costs to empty the entire pond are prohibitive.