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Rare chalk stream habitat under the shadow of huge proposed data centre is restored

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15.10.2026

The Environment Agency, Norfolk Rivers Trust and Water Resources East have been reshaping the riverbank and floodplain at Keswick Marsh as part of a bid to protect the surrounding environment.

The site lies on the banks of the River Yare, a rare chalk stream, close to Marston Marsh and around 600 metres from the site of Norwich Apex’s proposed 150MW data centre.

An aerial view of Keswick Marsh (Image: Environment Agency)

New ponds have been created as part of the work, while ditches have been reshaped........

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