Case Studies/BLOG
The Case Studies below are from some of the projects which illustrate the various types of projects carried out by The Aqua Contractor. Read our Blog here too.
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UK WINTER STAYCATIONS
Winter getaways abroad aren’t always a sight for tired winter eyes. That’s why we’re banging the drum for winter staycations in the UK.
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BEST UK LAKES TO VISIT IN WINTER
We tend to treat lakes for aquatic weeds mostly during the summer months, but winter time bathes UK lakes in a different kind of beauty that's worth making the trip for.
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CANAL BOAT LIVING IN WINTER
You're not alone if canal boat living sounds tempting. Even in the depths of winter.
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AUTUMN POND CARE
As autumn deals a blow to summer and eventually heralds the arrival of winter, pond care looms into view for both domestic and commercial pond owners.
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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF LIVING NEXT TO A LAKE?
Given we’re rougly 60% water, it kind of makes sense that lakeside living promotes many benefits. So, let’s dive right in and see what’s what!
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ARE POND FOUNTAINS A GOOD INVESTMENT?
Who doesn’t love a fountain? There’s just something uplifting about the sight and sound of moving water. For a great many of us anyway. But other than a pleasing aesthetic, are pond fountains a good investment?
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HISTORY OF THE BRITISH HOLIDAY CAMP
Hi-de-Hi campers! If that reference is lost on you, perhaps you’re too young to remember the 80s TV comedy series Hi-de-Hi set in a British holiday camp in the late 50s/early 60s, or maybe it just passed you by.
HULL
CITY COUNCIL
Recently we addressed aquatic weed problems at a fishing lake under the responsibility of Hull City Council.
CENTER PARCS
VARIOUS SITES
We undertake weed and reed clearance works at various Center Parcs locations.
WESTON PARK ESTATE
SHROPSHIRE
We carried out clearance of silkweed from a 7 acre lake in the grounds of a stately home in Shropshire...
TROUT FISHERY
STIRLINGSHIRE
This large trout fishery in Stirlingshire contacted us to undertake aquatic weed clearance at several lochs....
MANLEY MERE
FRODSHAM, CHESTER
At this site we successfully carried out weed clearance works of a large lake at Manley Mere Watersports....
TAUNTON CANAL
SOMERSET
On this project we were appointed by a dredging contractor to carry out emergency aquatic weed harvesting work......
HAVEN
LAKELAND HOLIDAY PARK, LAKE DISTRICT
We were delighted to be appointed to undertake weed removal at Lakeland Holiday Park for Haven.
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AQUATIC WEEDS AND FLOODING
We specialise in water weed management that’s in harmony with ecosystems and wildlife. One reason is to minimise the likelihood of flooding when water weeds have been left to their own devices.
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ARE AQUATIC WEEDS MORE OF A PROBLEM DURING SUMMER?
As a general rule of thumb, all shapes and sizes of ponds and lakes can, unfortunately, get choked with weeds when it's hotter.
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THE AQUA CONTRACTOR - WHO WE WORK WITH
At The Aqua Contractor, we work with many companies and bodies across the UK to keep aquatic weeds at bay so that they don’t cause issues...
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THE DANGERS OF UNTREATED AQUATIC WEEDS
Aquatic weeds are like extended family. They can be tolerated in small numbers, but if you see too many of them all at once, then Houston we have a problem.
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DOMESTIC POND WEED TYPES
Hello and welcome to our second June 2024 blog where this time, we put domestic pond weed types under the microscope.
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LAKES OF THE UK
You don’t have to go far in the UK before being captivated by a beautiful lake or loch. We have a vested interest at The Aqua Contractor of course, being the market leader in lake weed removal.