Heavily Modified and Artificial Water Bodies - Neagh Bann River ...

Upper Bann at Banbridge
The Upper Bann flows through Banbridge where there are some flood defences such
as boulders and soil embankments on the main river with some stone weirs. There are
extensive culverts on the small streams and approximately 50 discharge pipes. There
is also a discharge from the sewage treatment works at Huntley Bridge. The rural
areas are mostly used for grazing by cattle and sheep and there are a few industrial
discharges.
From the workshop the main mitigation identified concerned future development
plans and land use strategies that were probably not adequate and could be put in
place. The HEP scheme at Lawrencetown was questioned as to if there were any
potential impacts. Salmon and trout are found upstream but it is unclear if other fish
species are impacted on. Alien plant species such as Giant Hogweed are removed
when there is a health and safety issue but not in relation to bank destabilisation.
Water quality may be an issue because of the number of outlets but it was felt these
would be dealt with under drainage plans.
GBNI1NB030308197 – FRM
Workshop Classification: MEP
Phys/Chem status: Good
SP: High
Biological status: Moderate (invertebrates and macrophytes)
2009 Classification: MEP
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