Munio project overview
Munio is a key phase of work to reduce flood risk along the west bank of the River Derwent, and future proof the city against the effects of climate change.
The project is part funded from the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020.
Munio works will protect the city’s heritage and enhance historical, environmental, and biodiverse sites from Darley Abbey to Alvaston Park.
Where has the construction work taken place?
At Riverside Chambers on Full Street a new flood alleviation wall has been built to the rear of the building.
A new flood gate barrier has been installed.
This area has been redesigned and landscaped
Views of the river have been opened up and invasive plants treated. Wildflower meadow areas have been created alongside pleasant grass areas with picnic areas at a number of locations along the river. Seating areas have been refurbished and new interpretation boards installed to help identify the local wildlife.
An artificial otter holt (den) has also been installed on the riverside.
The planning application for flood alleviation measures at Derby Riverside has been submitted. This part of the OCOR scheme covers the east bank of the River Derwent from Causey Bridge to Derwent Bridge.
Find out more details on the Derby Riverside page.
During 2022 construction of a pumping station will commence at the Markeaton Brook outfall on Bass’ Rec. This will reduce the risk of city centre flooding from Markeaton brook.
Where is the environmental work taking place?
Works have been carried out to improve the access path to the nature reserve and to Midland canoe club.
The wildflower meadows have been enhanced with a wider range of wildflowers to improve the habitat for insects in line with recommendations set out in a botanical survey.
Interpretation boards have been installed to help visitors with identification and appreciation.
Tree management works have been undertaken on the Veteran trees in the park and protective fencing installed to protect selected individual trees.
Selected trees have been removed from the river edge and new marginal planting will be provided for a more diverse habitat.
Invasive species such as Himalayan Balsam have been treated to remove them.
Completion of the works has been delayed due to work on the Silk Mill refurbishment and Western Power improvements.
Selected trees have been removed along the riverside to open up views of the river and allow space for new marginal planting.
Woodland management of retained trees with the removal of deadwood and overhanging limbs. Bird boxes and bat boxes have been installed along the riverside as recommended by the ecologist. An artificial otter holt (den) on the riverside has been installed.
Views of the river have been opened up and invasive plants treated. Wildflower meadow areas created alongside pleasant grass areas with picnic areas at a number of locations along the river.
Current seating areas will be refurbished and new interpretation boards will be installed to help identify the local wildlife. An artificial otter holt (den) will also be installed on the riverside.
Invasive plants along the lake edge have been removed and replanted around the island in deeper water will restrict the waters flow.
The silt has been redistributed and marginal planting has been completed around the border of the lake with a range of plants and netting to protect them from grazing ducks and geese.
A backwash lagoon has been created against the river edge as a refuge for young fish during high water levels.
All proposals have been drawn up in consultation with:
- local Park's Friends Groups
- the Earl of Harrington Angling Club
- ecologists
- the Environment Agency.
