Whitewater Meadows Wetland Creation Project
Ecosulis, in partnership with Hart District Council, is creating an enhanced wetland and woodland habitat at Whitewater Meadows Country Park. This exciting project will bring benefits for wildlife, the local community, and the resilience of our landscape.
The project will create healthier, greener spaces for local residents to enjoy. The new and improved habitats will help native species to thrive. The changes will also strengthen vital ecosystem services – including air and water purification, flood mitigation, and carbon storage – supporting the long-term sustainability of the local environment.
What's happening?
- Wetland excavation – carefully designed features to support birds, amphibians, and insects.
- Pathway improvements – reshaping pathways and the landscape to make the park easier and safer to explore.
- Tree and hedgerow planting – new habitats that will connect and strengthen the park’s biodiversity.
- Relocation of soil and materials within the site to form natural landscape bunds.
For your safety, fields will be closed in phases while plant machinery is on site with the northern field closed from Monday 29 September 2025, moving south over a six-week period.
This approach means as much of the site as possible will remain open throughout the works. Please respect all signage and barriers for your safety.
When will it happen?
- Phase 1 works: Autumn 2025 – Wetland excavation, earthworks and pathway redesign.
- Phase 2 works: January 2026 – Tree and hedgerow planting.
What it might look like
Below is an example of similar works carried out at Bramshot Farm Country Park in 2021. The left image shows the excavation work, forming the wetland pools. On the right you can see the finished product.
