Southmere Lake
Peabody has invested £2.5 million into Southmere Lake to improve water quality and create more habitat for wildlife.
A local hotspot, the lake is a beautiful wetlands area. Take a leisurely walk, head to the nature trail and enjoy the different plants and wildlife as you go.
What’s at Southmere Lake:
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a wetlands area on the east side of the lake to attract new birds and wildlife
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four viewing platforms over the water
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a fish-free channel that encourages different species, including frogs and newts, to live there
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floating islands near the new library, reed beds and a silt curtain (a barrier under water that collects silt and prevents algae build up)
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a restored island near the towers on Southmere Lake, including a bat monitoring system to record which species of bats are in the area
On the shores of Southmere Lake is the Lakeside Centre and the new boat house.