]> 2026-04-10T21:08:14+00:00 Case study:Historic Mill Restoration Project 500 en Approved No No Yes false Historic Mill 2.JPG Historic Mill 3.JPG Historic Mill 4.JPG Historic Mill 5.JPG Bachmanns Mill Pond AFTER rest - 10-07-24 - OLE.JPG Bachmanns Mill Pond AFTER rest - 10-07-24 - OLE (1).JPG Bachmanns Mill Pond AFTER rest - 10-07-24 - OLE (2).JPG Bachmanns Mill pond BEFORE rest - 09-05-06.JPG Lateral sheet piling used to create the weir Sheet piling faced with concret The structure once vegetated Cultural legacy: Historic Mill retained Bachmanns Mill Pond - after restoration (1) Bachmanns Mill Pond - after restoration (2) Bachmanns Mill Pond - after restoration (3) Bachmanns Mill pond - before restoration No • Taking into account the historic context of the site, the project was delivered sensitively. • The legacy of the project will benefit wildlife and people in a number of ways (access to nature, recreation). 54.912836572287,8.8391876220703 Hans Ole Hansen ,, ,,, 11962 Area of the project Historic Mill 1.JPG Complete Reducing the risk of flooding, tackling subsidence and improving access for fish was dealt with by removing sluice gates and installing a weir allowing fish to swim over more easily. Retaining the historic mill and mill pond were central to the scheme. Economic, social and environmental benefits have been reported in a project that dealt sensitively with the cultural heritage at the site. Works: 1. The mill pond and river were separated with a sheet-piled, concrete-faced weir. Flood banks were set back to increase capacity for flood waters. 2. Sluice gates and the fish ladder upstream of the mill bridge were removed. The millpond was retained as a functioning nursery area for fish. 3. Downstream of the mill, spawning grounds were formed by creating areas of shallower water using gravel (riffles). Resting areas (backwaters) were created and an otter pass was built under the bridge. 4. A new access point downstream of the mill was made for the Tønder Rowing Club to minimise disturbance to nature. 5. 700m of wetlands was created downstream of Tønder to create a wider nature corridor. This has been very popular with walkers and local people. Benefits: Historic mill retained; Aesthetic improvements have led to an increase in local house prices; Public access to nature improved - wetland walk; Balanced project aims with recreational needs; Improved river habitat; Fish pass more freely past the mill; Passage for houting has been restored. Historic Mill Restoration Project historic mill restoration project No Bachmanns Water Mill (River Vida, Tonder) bachmanns water mill (river vida, tonder) Economic aspects Habitat and biodiversity Social benefits 1370 1000 - 5000 k€ 2013-10-03T05:39:26Z 2456568.7357176 2013-10-18T15:22:07Z 2456584.1403588 Historic Mill Restoration Project