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Now, I am going to put paid to this nonsense for once and for all.
First, there are actually three cormorants on the reservoir (part-time) - let's call them Colin, Colleen and Collette. They have actually been around for a long time, but usually spend their time at the bottom end of the reservoir. However, as there is no water there now, they have moved up to the top end, where the water is still deep and holds plenty of fish. Let's be honest, who can blame them? Oh yes, the fishermen can - I forgot! The three cormorants also visit Bugsworth, Errwood Reservoir and Fernilee Reservoir, so I think the chances of them emptying Toddbrook of fish is highly unlikely.
Secondly, I have today spoken to British Waterways, who have told me that no further work will be carried out on Toddbrook at this time, and it will now be allowed to fill up naturally. Depending on the rainfall levels, the reservoir should be back to normal by the end of November/beginning of December. However, they may have to drain again next year about this time, and, depending on the state of finances then, some work may have to be carried out. In that case, they have assured me, they will put up notices, explaining what they are going to do. They apologise for the fact that we were left in the dark this time.
So, there we are. Hopefully soon the reservoir will be back to its beautiful self (and not smelly, as it is now!), the cormorants will return to the seclusion of the far end of the reservoir and will have avoided being cooked and discarded by Cllr Jon, and Peter the Pelican will no longer live in fear and dread of being turned into Pelican stew.
I hope the above pleases all of you as much as it pleases me! Edited by user 29 September 2009 20:13:48(UTC)
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