On 26 January 2023 the Gadebridge Park river restoration project was granted planning permission by Dacorum Borough Council’s Development Management Committee. Subject to completing all the required preparatory work and securing the necessary funding, the river restoration project is expected to begin on site in March 2024.

The Environment Agency are working alongside Dacorum Borough Council and Affinity Water to help restore the River Gade, a globally rare and valuable chalk stream, at Gadebridge Park in Hemel Hempstead. The project will provide multiple benefits, including improved habitats for wildlife, the protection of water resources for both people and the environment, and allowing local residents and visitors to get closer to the river and enjoy nature.

To view the planning application and related comments, visit Dacorum Borough Council's planning portal (reference 22/00143/MFA).

To find out more about the project, visit the Environment Agency’s information page at https://consult.environment-agency.gov.uk/hnl/gadebridge-park-information-page/.