The spoil heaps were restored after the colliery closure and the planting of thousands of broadleaved trees and other woodland species have stabilised the ground. The Water itself is a wetland habitat consisting of artificial pools, shallows and meanders that appear natural and support dragonflies and damselflies.
The spoil heaps were restored after the mine closed, and the planting of thousands of trees has helped to secure the ground. The Water area functions as a wetland habitat featuring man-made pools, shallow areas, and winding channels that mimic natural conditions and provide homes for dragonflies and damselflies.