{"id":53455,"date":"2020-03-12T15:48:26","date_gmt":"2020-03-12T15:48:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jomec.co.uk\/intercardiff\/?p=53455"},"modified":"2020-10-30T17:19:43","modified_gmt":"2020-10-30T17:19:43","slug":"north-cardiff-reservoirs-to-become-hubs-for-health-and-wellbeing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/science-environment\/north-cardiff-reservoirs-to-become-hubs-for-health-and-wellbeing","title":{"rendered":"North Cardiff reservoirs to become hubs for health and wellbeing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Two reservoirs in Cardiff will be transformed into nature-based health and wellbeing hubs for the public after securing almost one million pounds in funding.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/Llanishen-Reservoir.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53590\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/Llanishen-Reservoir.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/Llanishen-Reservoir-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/Llanishen-Reservoir-500x282.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/Llanishen-Reservoir.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53590\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/Llanishen-Reservoir.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/Llanishen-Reservoir-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/Llanishen-Reservoir-500x282.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>This is the latest chapter in what has been a turbulent history for the reservoirs.               Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/llanishenrag\/\">Reservoir Action Group<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lisvane and Llanishen reservoirs will receive a \u00a3930,000 grant from the Welsh Government that will be used to boost wildlife and reconnect people with the area. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reservoirs, located in the North Cardiff residential area, are currently undergoing major restoration work after being threatened with housing development over a 15-year period during which one of them was drained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the new funding, they will be made more ecologically resilient \u2013 improving the habitat for local wildlife and migratory birds \u2013 and linked to green infrastructure so people can use them as part of the Government\u2019s \u2018Enabling Natural Resources and Wellbeing (ENRaW)\u2019 Scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBringing the reservoirs back into use will create a real asset for the people of Cardiff and this funding is an important step on that road,\u201d said Cllr Peter Bradbury, Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOnce work is completed the reservoirs will provide significant health and wellbeing opportunities for residents and importantly, by linking up with other local green spaces, they will also give a real boost to wildlife and biodiversity in Cardiff.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/Llanishen-reservoir.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53537\" width=\"736\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/Llanishen-reservoir.png 650w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/Llanishen-reservoir-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/Llanishen-reservoir-500x281.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/Llanishen-reservoir.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53537\" width=\"736\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/Llanishen-reservoir.png 650w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/Llanishen-reservoir-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/Llanishen-reservoir-500x281.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Llanishen Reservoir was drained of its water in 2010 and on several occasions thereafter. Source: Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The reservoirs are currently controlled by Welsh Water, a not for profit utility company which took over the sites in 2016. They put forward the funding bid along with the Reservoir Action Group (RAG), Cardiff Council and Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reservoir Action Group campaigned against the reservoir\u2019s former owner, Western Power Distribution, who attempted to develop on the Llanishen Reservoir before their plans were blocked by the Welsh Government in 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Richard Cowie, Chairman of the Reservoir Action Group, said: \u201cAs a group that battled for over 15 years to save the reservoirs from a housing development, we are delighted to be working in partnership with Welsh Water to ensure that this historically and ecologically important site is enjoyed and protected for generations to come.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reservoirs are part of two Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for wintering wildfowl and grassland fungi. They also incorporate a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/Redshank-and-greenshank.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53499\" width=\"743\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/Redshank-and-greenshank.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/Redshank-and-greenshank-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/Redshank-and-greenshank-500x281.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 743px) 100vw, 743px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/Redshank-and-greenshank.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53499\" width=\"743\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/Redshank-and-greenshank.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/Redshank-and-greenshank-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/Redshank-and-greenshank-500x281.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 743px) 100vw, 743px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Redshanks and greenshanks are two of the passing migratory birds which use the reservoirs. Source: Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A variety of animals live there including water birds, otters, butterflies and bats. Conservation areas and a learning zone will be created as part of the grant along with foot paths and bird hides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cheryl Williams, Principal Health Promotion Specialist at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, said the board were pleased to be part of the project and noted the health benefits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA range of community groups will be able to use the reservoirs and surrounding paths for walking, watersports and enjoying the natural environment and this will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the health and well-being of individuals,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cLocal residents will be able to use this facility as part of a social prescribing approach to health improvement, with links being made across a number of existing projects.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width: 100%\"><div style=\"padding-bottom: 56.25%;padding-top: 0;height: 0\"><iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/view.genial.ly\/5e6a43a47b05bf0fbc1ebea6\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" scrolling=\"yes\"><\/iframe><noscript><iframe frameborder=\"0\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/view.genial.ly\/5e6a43a47b05bf0fbc1ebea6\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" scrolling=\"yes\"><\/iframe><\/noscript> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The reservoirs will receive almost one million pounds in the latest chapter of a tumultuous history.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":448,"featured_media":53590,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[564],"coauthors":[687],"class_list":["post-53455","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-science-environment","tag-wildlife"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.2 - 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