Meades Water gardens work in progress

The second phase of the Meades Water Gardens regeneration is making good progress. As part of the Impress the Chess project, contractors have been working on the site in Red Lion Street to restore the silted-up lakes back to a typical Chilterns chalk stream with a gravel bed. It is hoped that the work will be completed in the next couple of weeks - depending on the weather. After the stream work is finished, volunteers will be helping to restore the bridges that cross it. The footpaths will also be improved to increase access for all, making the Water Gardens a natural oasis in the town. To know more call Chesham Town Hall on 01494 774842 or email admin@chesham.gov.uk. See earlier posting www.chilternvoice.co.uk/2008/01/chess-impressed-chesshamites.html.

Photo of the work thanks to Allen Beechey, Chilterns Chalk Stream Project.