Gardens, golf courses and other recreational areas have to be tended and weeded to keep them in good condition. Lakes, ponds, rivers, streams and large water features are just the same. They can be effectively destroyed as amenities if the plants and weed that grow in them are not managed.
Water management professionals have for many years recognised the value of regular aquatic plant harvesting to protect the environment and wildlife both in and out of the water.
The challenge is to do it effectively!
Traditional methods of controlling and managing excessive plant growth by applying chemicals or manually raking the surface of weed have proved to be ineffective. Unless carefully removed, the cut vegetation rots and, over time, leads to excessive amounts of silt, very low oxygen levels and polluted water which cannot sustain healthy aquatic life.
Waterway Management is a solution focused, Suffolk-based Company that offers an effective, high technology solution to weed management and harvesting.
 - Weed cutter boat in action.
In addition to plant harvesting, Waterway Management’s associate company, Clackson Excavations also offer full excavation services using a variety of machines, including the very specialist long-reach excavator, for clearing habitat, clearing silt, deepening channels, extending or creating new lakes, repairing banks, forming new fishing swims, providing access roads, parking areas and easy access around the facility. Clackson Excavations are experienced in forming, and reshaping, areas level for easy access for disabled anglers as well as those less able by foot.
Clackson Excavations work closely with the Environment Agency, Nature England and local authorities to ensure that all work conforms fully to legislation and good practice guides for the industry.
Our team are able to offer advice, carry out site surveys, provide estimates and deliver solutions. We are pleased to handle both specific assignments and long-term management and maintenance contracts
Richard Clackson, the proprietor of Clackson Excavations has worked on rivers and lakes for over 25 years and is a member of the Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Association of Drainage Authorities and of the Country Land & Business Association. He is very experienced in all aspects of watercourse work, and renowned for his expertise in long reach excavations.
Our specially designed hydraulically controlled weed cutting boat, shown below with the cutter raised, can remove weed on the bed or at varying depths from just below the surface to up to 2 metres.
Cutter raised for inspection
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Clearing an extremely weedy area |
Weed being safely removed |
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For an obligation free quotation, or more information,
please contact us on 01440 783233 or 07811 175533
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