Council provide update on probe into leak at Knightswood Pond

A probe into a leak at Knightswood Pond is still ongoing after water levels drastically dropped for a fifth year in July.

Glasgow City Council (GCC) previously stated that it had identified the main outlet for water which was causing an issue at the pond —located within Knightswood Park— and had blocked it off.

The east side of Knightswood Pond (Image: Newsquest staff)

However, further investigations would have to be conducted to find any other potential issues.

In an update, the local authority confirmed it has established that the valve at the pond does not appear to be the source of the problem.

However, no further information was provided regarding the valve.

A GCC spokesperson added that if the issue is found to be on the base of the pond and water levels are not retained during dryer spells it ‘may have to be relined’.

Knightswood Community Council described the east side of the pond as being as dry as a bone (Image: Newsquest staff)

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The statement reads: “We have recently established that the valve does not appear to be the source of the leak and so we are continuing with our investigations on site.

“If leakage is occurring across the base of the pond and reasonable water levels are not retained during dry weather periods, relining may be required.

 “Water levels will continue to be monitored whilst we investigate further and we will provide an update to the community just as soon as we can.”

(Image: Newsquest staff)

At the latest meeting of Knightswood Community Council, the east end of the pond was described as being “as dry as a bone” months after water levels began to drop.  

Levels at the pond have reportedly dipped from up to four feet high to just a few inches.

Speaking at the meeting, Councillor Chris Cunningham said: “Council officers have been supporting the park rangers in the investigation at Knightswood Pond as to why the water levels are dropping.

“The east end is as dry as a bone and the western end looks very shallow.”

The water in the west side of the pond is shallow (Image: Newsquest staff)

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Knightswood Pond is home to a variety of animals including fish, eels, frogs, newts, and birds.

Up until recently, there were several swans at the park but after the pond dried up in July they were moved.

Five swans had become dehydrated and had no access to natural food. They were also said to be moulting and had no flight feathers.

(Image: Newsquest staff)

(Image: Newsquest staff)

The birds were moved by Countryside Rangers alongside volunteers from Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue Service and released at Hogganfield Loch.

GCC is reassuring parkgoers that rangers will continue to keep an eye on wildlife at Knightswood Park.

A spokesperson added:  “Our Countryside Ranger service will continue to observe the wildlife and waterfowl at the pond and take appropriate action if required to protect their wellbeing.”