Last Spring’s Floating Islands Thrive in Killingworth Lake
July 23, 2020
In March 2019 the Biomatrix team installed a series of three Floating Ecosystems at Killingworth Lake outside of Newcastle. This week our team has been on-site for an annual inspection and we are pleased to share with you the incredible change that occurred in the year.
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The islands are thriving and full of life, literally hopping with birds and a rich mix of native aquatic plants.
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The islands were designed, built, and installed by Biomatrix, and the project was delivered by Esh-Stantec for Northumbrian Water in coordination with the Environment Agency and the Council.
Primary School students from the local Westmoor School helped to plant the islands, giving a hand to help enhance their local ecosystem. Now when they visit the lake they feel a connection to the Floating Islands.
Watch this short video to see footage of the Floating Ecosystems on Killingworth Lake.
Before & After Images 2019 to 2020
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Local Resident, Wally Gargett and his trusty drone Magpie have taken great images since installation, thank you Wally and Magpie!