Moira Furnace Woods, Derbyshire- Boardwalk Renovation

The project will upgrade an existing boardwalk over a pond and watercourse in a
woodland park. The current structure was installed over 25 years ago and has served
as a safe and accessible route for visitors to the site. The boardwalk has recently had a
condition survey and repair and replacement of elements of the structure has been
recommended to ensure that the access way is maintained and safe for use for a further
20 years. The boardwalk links a recreational site, woodland and Moira Furnace
Museum site, canal and Donisthorpe Country Park (woodland, footpaths and
bridleways). The wider site is situated in the Heart of the National Forest and attracts a
number of local visitors and tourists to the site throughout the year. The proposed works
are sensitive to the natural environment and supports the wider strategy for the National
Forest.