Along the mill bypass near Canon’s Mill in Waterside, a stretch of the river had been forced underground through a section of pipes to enable a footpath to cross the river.
The Impress the Chess project worked with the
Environment Agency to get the pipes removed, opening up the river once again.
A footbridge was installed in April 2008 to provide uninterrupted footpath access along the by-pass, improving both the river habitat and accessibility.