The channel, which was built in 2000, runs through Penton Hook Island and provides an important clean gravel substrate where fish can spawn away from the main River Thames.
The timing of the clearance was critical and timed to be before the fish moved down to spawn and whilst the bankside fauna was still dormant, so not affecting any nesting birds.
The flow through the channel had become restricted due to a build up of debris over previous seasons and along with overhang into the water was removing light and preventing plant growth.
For further images and details of the excellent work carried out by the TAC visit their website.
