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A condition survey of the 1959 Wrangle Horseshoe Pumping Station in 2022  confirmed that it was at ‘end of life’, and a replacement pumping station was planned for delivery in 2024.  There were [...]

The Board are sad to announce the death of James Grant, a current Board Member who stepped down as Chairman to the Witham Fourth District IDB in December 2018. James was Chairman of the Board [...]

As you will be aware Storm Babet has had a significant effect on our Drainage network in the Witham Fourth District IDB over the weekend with over 90mm of rainfall received.  Forecasts indicate [...]

Lincolnshire – Heritage Open Days – We are holding an open day on Saturday 9th SEPTEMBER  10.00am to 3.00pm at Witham Fourth District IDB Hobhole Pumping Station, Fishtoft, Boston [...]

Since rain began falling on Monday 10 June and with heavy rainfall predicted, Witham Fourth pumping station operatives were organised into 12 hour shifts. We have been pumping 24/7 for the last 7 [...]

If you find rubbish, whether it is bin bags of garden waste, household rubbish or industrial waste dumped on your land, it is the landowner’s responsibility to clear it away. If it has been [...]

Depending on the watercourse maintenance schedule, there is no guarantee that weed growth will be cleared to coincide with irrigation demands.

You can but you need to contact the Environment Agency who issue all licences for abstraction and impoundment. It is an offence to abstract or impound water without a licence.

The primary responsibility for the maintenance of any watercourse rests with the owner of that watercourse. This will USUALLY be the owner of the land adjoining that watercourse. Where the [...]