Ten man-made ponds and six underground amphibian shelters are set to be built to create an ecology zone as part of work to create a massive employment park. Plans have been submitted for the ‘ecological enhancement area’ at land west of Wingates industrial estate, Westhoughton.
The work would be part of an industrial estate expansion on green land which promises up to 1,500 new jobs Developers Harworth Group plc have already secured planning approval for the development of up to 1.1m sq ft of logistics and manufacturing space at the site.
The plans submitted this week would mean the construction of 10 ponds and six amphibian hibernacula. Hibernacula are underground chambers that amphibians and reptiles use through the winter to protect themselves from the cold.
