AFTER A short closure, Heath Lake car park has reopened.
It was shut in mid-October to allow Wokingham Borough Council to carry out resurfacing works at the nature reserve.
The project, which cost £16,000, was funded by Wokingham Without Parish Council. This means no more potholes, and instead 12 clearly marked parking spaces, two disabled bays, and a place to securely park bicycles.
Situated in Crowthorne, Heath Lake is popular for its miles of woodland and heathland.
And it’s a Site of Special Scientific Interest, being home to the only acid lake in Berkshire.
“We know just how popular Heath Lake is with local dog walkers and cyclists alike,” said Cllr Parry Batth, executive member for environment and leisure at Wokingham Borough Council.
“It is fantastic to open a newly resurfaced car park for visitors.
“We are delighted to have worked in partnership on this project with Wokingham Without Parish Council and Friends of Heath Lake, and would like to thank them for funding the work.”
Cllr Angus Ross, a member of Friends of Heath Lake added: “It’s fantastic to have been able to collaborate on such an important project.
“Heath Lake is home to a wide variety of wildlife, so it’s great to see that this site has been invested in for the local community.”
