Pond Projects
Distinctive pond builds and restorations
These pond projects show some of our more unusual work in Kent and Sussex, from restoring a historic garden pond to rebuilding a stream, creating a wildlife pond and adding a cantilever jetty. Open each project for the story and photographs of the work.
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Pond Renovation – Eastgate House, Rochester
- A substantial renovation of the garden pond beside Rochester’s Grade I listed Eastgate House and Dickens’ writing chalet.
- Full drain and vegetation clearance, with retained plants, fish and newts held temporarily during the work.
- Concrete and render preparation of the planting beds, followed by fibreglass lining and refill.
- Before, during and after photographs show the transformation, with a link to the Friends of Eastgate House project account.
Swimming Pool Turned Pond Renovation – Buckhurst Estate, Sussex
- A complex renovation of a historic pond originally constructed as a swimming pool within the grounds of Buckhurst Estate in Sussex.
- What appeared to be a 1.2 metre deep pond was discovered to conceal a fully formed swimming pool beneath, including a sloping ramp and a deep end measuring approximately 2.2 metres.
- Around 45 cubic metres of compacted mud, stone, and historic infill were removed before refurbishment could begin, much of it carried out by hand due to access restrictions.
- The pond was fully fibreglass lined, York stone edging carefully relaid, the water feature rebuilt, and internal supports added for planting, restoring the pond as a striking centrepiece within the historic gardens.
Lion Rescue Centre Pond – Big Cat Sanctuary, Kent
- A specialist wildlife pond designed and built for Vanda, one of five lions rescued from Ukraine and now living at the Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent.
- Features a natural style waterfall to provide enrichment, movement, and a calming atmosphere within the enclosure.
- Equipped with a concealed drum filtration system with automatic screen cleaning. The pond and its equipment still need inspection and maintenance.
- Designed to blend into the surrounding landscape.
Stream Rebuild – Hawkhurst, Kent
- A complete transformation of a 35 year old, 50m man made stream that had become heavily overgrown and neglected.
- The new owners were unaware the stream even existed until our team uncovered and restored it.
- Overgrowth was removed, the old liner replaced, and new natural stone and high efficiency pumps installed.
- The restored stream now flows naturally through the landscape, enhancing both appearance and water quality.
Cantilever Pond Jetty – Deal, Kent
- A bespoke cantilever jetty constructed over a picturesque pond in Deal, Kent.
- The jetty spans 8m in length and 4m in width and is supported from one end only, removing the need for any pond based supports.
- The cantilever design protects the pond lining while creating a striking floating visual effect.
- Built using durable steel beams, timber decking, oak posts, and rope detailing to combine strength with natural character.
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