Boardwalk at Stonebridge Wild River Reserve set for replacement

Action for the River Kennet has launched a fundraiser to raise £44,000 to replace the worn wooden boardwalk at Stonebridge Wild River Reserve in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

A fundraiser has been launched to preserve the boardwalk at Stonebridge Wild River Reserve in Marlborough, Wiltshire. The site is managed by the charity Action for the River Kennet (ARK). ARK says the wooden structure has reached the end of its life and needs replacement. The charity hopes to raise £44,000 to build a new, more accessible boardwalk. Key details: - A fundraiser has been launched to preserve the boardwalk. - Action for the River Kennet (ARK) manages Stonebridge Wild River Reserve. - The wooden boardwalk is reported to have reached the end of its life. - ARK aims to raise £44,000 to replace it with a more accessible structure. - Anna Forbes of ARK described the current boardwalk as "uneven", "falling apart" and "not fit for purpose". Summary: Replacing the boardwalk would preserve public access along the reserve and aim to improve accessibility. ARK has launched the fundraising appeal and a timetable for works is undetermined at this time.