With the river now receding after the big flood it now becomes possible to see the riverbed changes. Huge volumes of gravel have been displaced and washed downstream, and the course of the river has changed yet again .
The moat protecting the Swans island has been partially filled in by tons of shingle blocking the supply of fresh water to the moat. This moat overflow also helps keep the area near the harbour toilets free from foul smelling drain effluent gathering near the toilet wall. The gravel will have to be cleared to protect the Swans nesting site, and prevent stagnant water building up in front of the island. I will carry out a thorough inspection when the river drops further.
