Aquatic Weed Removal Contract for Halton Borough Council

Halton Borough Council

Title:

Aquatic Weed Removal MS433

Additional Categorisation(s):

None

Summary:

The works

 

The work is to remove the colonisation of Stratiotes Aloides (Water soldier) from a pond located on the edge of a desirable residential housing estate set within a quality landscape fringed with mature trees.

 

The plant

 

Stratiotes Aloides is a submerged aquatic, which becomes buoyant during the spring and summer. At this time of year, the plants are submerged. Roots can be, but are not always attached to the bottom.

 

Timing

 

The work must be completed by 6^th March 2015

 

Site Visits

 

It is advised to make a site visit prior to pricing for the purpose of establishing the most appropriate access area to the pond along with the short-term deposition area for the removed aquatic plants. The site is located within public open space and a suitable method statement will be required to protect the works whilst machinery is in operation.

 

Contact:

Mr Mike Slinn

Email Address:

michael.slinn@halton.gov.uk

Telephone:

Address:

Kingsway House
Kingsway
Widnes
Cheshire
WA8 7EA
United Kingdom

Estimated contract start date:

30/01/2015

Estimated contract end date:

30/01/2015

Expression of interest start date:

19/01/2015 09:47

Expression of interest end date:

30/01/2015 11:00

Contract Period:

0 (months)

Anticipated Extension Period:

0 (months)

Number of Anticipated Extensions:

0

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