Council issues update after part of Yarrow Country Park in Chorley cordoned off
The council has issued an update after part of a park in Chorley was cordoned off for safety reasons.
Part of Yarrow Valley Country Park was cordoned off this week due to a leakwhich was spotted by officials at Chorley Council on their daily inspection near the reservoir.
Immediate repairs were then carried out and members of the public were advised to avoid this section of the park.
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A spokesperson for Chorley Council said they had sought advice from external advisors and further inspections and long-term repairs are now required.
They said: “We need to lower the water level in a controlled manner.
“Our priority is to complete the full repair works as quickly as possible however the water levels are likely to remain low into the new year.”
Providing an update, a spokesperson for the council said that teams have been working at the site doing a full inspection of the affected area of the reservoir.
They added: “The area causing the leak has been stabilised and three siphons have been installed which is now draining the water in preparation for the repair work.
“We have been working closely with the Environment Agency who are satisfied with the current operations.”
The siphons will remain in place over the weekend, and teams will be out each day to monitor conditions and to ensure stability.