Introduction Work is progressing on a major attenuation lagoon project supporting new housing development in Gillingham, Dorset. We have been engaged through the main groundworks contractor to line up to five new attenuation lagoons across multiple housing estates. Two lagoons have now been completed, with the remaining three currently scheduled for completion by the end […]
Category: Lakes
What a 34 Million Litre Irrigation Lagoon Can Teach Us About Planning for the Future
When this irrigation lagoon was completed in 2010, it was the largest EPDM project of its kind in the UK that year. Today, more than fifteen years later, it continues to perform exactly as it was designed to. That’s something worth talking about. While many construction projects are judged the day they’re finished, water storage […]
Why Water Storage Lagoons Are Becoming Essential for UK Businesses
Why Water Storage Lagoons Are Becoming Essential for UK Businesses Water has always been an important resource, but today it is becoming one of the most valuable assets a business can have. Across the UK, changing weather patterns, longer periods of dry weather, rising water costs and increasing environmental responsibilities are encouraging organisations to rethink […]
EPDM vs HDPE & LLDPE Pond Liners: Choosing the Best Option for Commercial Installations
When it comes to commercial pond construction, the liner is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. A poor choice can lead to costly repairs, downtime, and environmental risks. This blog compares the most popular liner options on the market: EPDM geomembrane, LLDPE, and HDPE. If you’re managing large-scale projects like attenuation lagoons, ornamental […]
Designing and Building Large-Scale Wildlife Ponds and Wetlands Using EPDM Liners
The demand for well-designed wildlife ponds and wetlands continues to grow across the UK. From biodiversity net gain requirements and habitat restoration schemes to flood mitigation and environmental enhancement projects, water-based ecosystems now play a critical role in land management and planning. Unlike ornamental ponds, wildlife ponds and wetlands must function reliably for decades. They […]
Why EPDM Is the Best Liner for Large Ponds and Lakes
For estate owners, fisheries, farms, and nature reserves, creating or restoring a lake or large pond is a long-term investment. The choice of liner is critical, affecting everything from water quality and biodiversity to maintenance and longevity. Turtle Productions has lined hundreds of ponds and lakes across Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Bristol, Bath, and throughout England […]
Stunning Wildlife Lake Complex Takes Shape Near Winchester!
Transform your garden into a wildlife haven with a bespoke lake or pond! Turtle Productions is thrilled to share the recent completion of a stunning wildlife lake complex near Winchester, in partnership with Valley Projects. Despite the challenging summer heat, our expert team efficiently lined the upper and lower lakes using high-quality PondGard EPDM liners. […]
Heron Spotting at High Wycombe Wildlife Lake: A Sign of a Thriving Ecosystem!
A Thriving Wildlife Lake Turtle Productions is all about wildlife conservation, and what better way to celebrate than with a magnificent heron sighting? During a recent visit to a wildlife lake in High Wycombe, our team spotted this majestic bird lurking by the water’s edge. This exciting encounter is a fantastic indicator of the lake’s […]
Warner Bros. Studios
We received a call-out to Warner Bros. Studios for the film set of a blockbusting sequel, our team reacted quickly and made it to the location in two hours. We’re proud of our commitment to meeting our clients’ needs and delivering the best service possible.
His Dark Materials Season 3
We were asked if we could support Pioneer Services and create this lagoon for the TV series His Dark Materials. Filmed over in Cardiff and constructed during the Covid era, Turtle provided their same standards of care and levels of service to help our client and the film production company meet tight timescales in a […]
Birmingham University Greenheart Ponds
We were asked to line this ten-pond rill for Birmingham University as part of their new 12 acre “Green Heart” project due to open in 2019. Working again on behalf of Kingcombe to the main contractors Willmot Dixon, we had a week to complete this technical lining project using Firestone EPDM GeoGard membrane before other trades follow […]
University Of Warwick Ponds
The Zeeman Building at the University of Warwick is new, and a bespoke pond system was constructed in the pedestrian area to its front. A sub-contractor lined this project a year ago with a HDPE system. It quickly failed and under a year later, we were contracted to replace it. We tendered and won the contract to reline […]