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6th July 2004

Fountain of Life

Two spectacular new fountains have been installed on Paultons Park Lake to provide much needed oxygen to the fish during the summer months.

“Water levels in the River Cadnam, which feeds the lake, are lower in the summer which means that the oxygen levels in the lake also fall thus endangering the fish” explains Geoff Masson, Paultons Livestock Manager. “The two new aeration pumps we have placed in the lake throw the water over two metres into the air meaning that sufficient oxygen levels are maintained”.

The 10-acre, horseshoe-shaped, lake is home to Common Carp, Roach, Tench, Perch and shoal fish. The lake is an important conservation area providing a natural habitat for birds such as Swallows, Housemartins, Kingfishers and Herons, insects like the Dragonfly and Mayfly and occasionally water mammals such as Otters.

Geoff said, “There are many waterfowl living on the lake including Great Crested Grebes and Black Swans and, although they were unsure at first, they all seem to have become used to the new fountains very quickly”.

The two aeration pumps are left running 24 hours a day and have metal cages attached to prevent the fish entering the intakes.

Paultons Park now has over 50 rides and attractions included within the admission price all set within 140 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. Paultons is located in the New Forest National Park, junction 2 M27 and is open from 10am daily.

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For further information please contact:
Rob Griffiths - Marketing Manager
Paultons Park Limited, Ower, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 6AL.
Telephone: 023 8081 4442 Fax: 023 8081 3025

Editors Notes: Paultons Park is just off exit 2 of the M27, near Romsey in Hampshire. Open 10am daily from 3rd March 2005– 29th October 2006
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