3.8.3
Plain English Version
The River Rea is hidden under Birmingham. It is in a trench restricted by industrial buildings. We could work with the Environment Agency to open up the river, make it easier to get to and encourage wildlife along it.
Original Document
The River Rea is another part of the hidden environment under Birmingham. It is in a deep cutting and hemmed in by industrial buildings. In conjunction with the Environment Agency there is scope for opening out and improving access to the river and for developing it as a wildlife corridor.