RPS Britain Water

Abberton Reservoir

Project: Abberton Reservoir is the largest freshwater body in Essex and one of the most important reservoirs in Britain for wintering wildfowl.

Role: Environmental Consultancy; Computer Simulation and Wildfowl/Seed Studies. Plan to raise the water level by 3+ metres.

Clients: Essex and Suffolk Water

Results: Strong Ecological understanding of proposed scheme; support to Environmental Statement and Appropriateness Assessment.