This project, led by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, aims to deliver sustainable catchment management of the Taff Bargoed river in Merthyr Tydfil. The collaboration consists of an established partnership group and members of the local community.
At the heart of the project is the restoration of the silted up lake in Parc Taff Bargoed. In particular, the project seeks to implement sustainable upland interventions which will: restore a popular amenity for local communities to use and enjoy; reduce siltation of the water environment; enhance biodiversity and ecological resilience; improve water quality; and reduce the flood risk to local communities. Local farms, leisure businesses and the communities of Bedlinog, Trelewis and Treharris will be the key beneficiaries.
The project will be complemented by work already underway in the area. National Resources Wales are undertaking a catchment assessment looking at opportunities and solutions to improve the catchment. And South East Wales Rivers Trust have recently been approved for RDP LEADER funding to undertake community engagement, education and skills project in the catchment. Together all these activities will work together to provide a strong foundation to deliver the sustainable management of natural resources in Taff Bargoed.
Project details
- Funding amount:
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£417,000
- Funding source:
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Sustainable management scheme
- Area:
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Merthyr Tydfil
- Completion:
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- The Taf Bargoed Catchment Project
Contact:
- Name:
- Alyn Owen
- Email address:
- Alyn.Owen@Merthyr.gov.uk
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