Purpose

Ipswich Borough Council is undertaking
improvement works along Alderman Canal Local Nature Reserve, to
reduce the smell caused by organic matter breakdown within the
water. To benefit the Bibb Way redevelopment and surrounding
residential areas.
 
The canal is currently a long linear pond with
no substantive flows of water. The lack of water input combined
with very high nutrient levels in the pond has resulted an
unpleasant smell (hydrogen sulphide).
 
A programme of selective tree removal along
the Canal banks is taking place this winter to help address this
issue as well as helping to allow more light to reach the Canal to
help water quality and wildlife.
 
To enable delivery, quotes were obtained from
an approved supplier list, with all companies contacted.
 
The most competitive quote was received from
MB Trees for the total value of £21,950.

Decision

To appoint MB Trees.
 
Reason:
To carry out the selective tree removal along
the Canal banks.