Council begins enhancement of Bedford Park water features

Work to improve the fountain in Bedford Park. Image: Bedford Independent
Image: Bedford Independent

Council staff were waist-deep in water last week as they installed new pumps in the fountain in Bedford Park.

Fountains can improve the water quality in ponds, helping to circulate the water to prevent stagnation and creating a healthier environment for fish and other pond life to thrive in.

With this in mind, two new water fountain pumps have been added to the fountain in the centre of the pond. The upgrade also include the installation of a new control panel, pipework and cabling.

In due course, the cascade the the west side of the pond will be repaired too.

A spokesperson for Bedford Borough Council said: “It is anticipated that these new pumps will enhance the system’s reliability and contribute to an overall improvement in the water quality of the lake.”

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