Unsurprisingly with the wettest winter since 2013, all 3 streams in the Tufa Field are now running freely.

The East stream is in full flow, and creating significant marsh areas south of the reptile fence.

Tufa Field Eastern Stream

The Main (Central) stream is also in full spate, traversing the field from south to north and eventually entering a culvert which joins the stream feeding the Moorlands Sandpits.

Tufa Field Main Stream

The Western stream runs less often, but is now also evident.

Tufa Field Western Stream

All of this water is soaking into the field infrastructure where it joins the main aquifer, eventually emerging as springs further down the hill in Moorlands, but also creating immensely difficult building conditions.

Meanwhile, none of the work scheduled for December to February has been started, with no resolution of boundary issues, further hydrology investigation or clearance work, delaying the delivery of this scheme by at least 3 months. With the nesting season fast approaching, and Magpies already building nests in trees designated for destruction, this will pose further problems to developers and council alike.