Cambridge Sport Lakes Trust have submitted a proposal to SCDC, for funding towards a project to create opportunities for beginners rowing and canoeing on Todd's Pit in the Park (the lake nearest the village). If successful, funding received from this bid will be used to put in place a 10m pontoon at the south end of Todd's pit (the Visitor Centre end).
This pontoon will allow safe access to the water for the purpose of junior and beginners rowing tuition. Rowing on the lake will be limited to beginners boats for 1 and 2 people and CSLT do not envisage more than 6 boats being on the water at any one time. With the exception of a safety launch for use in emergencies, there will be no form of motorised craft on the lake.
Impact on wildlife has been discussed with the Park Rangers and is expected by CSLT to be "very minimal".
CSLT are giving a presentation about this to Milton Parish Council at its meeting (Adobe/PDF, 424KB) on Monday. The public are allowed to attend that meeting.
Written: 01/04/09
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michael wood
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Of course the nice thing about Todd's Pit is that it is a tranquil area of water free from the moronic yelling of the rowing fraternity and their coaches, in sharp and welcome contrast to the Cam. Even the small number of boats proposed will obviously disturb the admittedly modest number of waterfowl using this lake. If this goes ahead, it will be a good reason not to visit this part of the park. |
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