A popular nature reserve is set to undergo a £250,000 land drainage project to prevent flooding.
Three Brooks Lake in Bradley Stoke regularly breaches its banks during heavy downpours and is at risk of further deterioration without urgent action.
South Gloucestershire Council cabinet is expected to agree the investment for the desilting when it meets next Monday (January 13).
It is moving the money from cash left unallocated in a £14million Department for Transport grant for major maintenance works on the the A4174 ring road over the last couple of years.
Up to 4,000 cubic metres of silt will be removed from the lake while the local landmark will be restored to its original landscape plans, including a 300m “stone to dust” footpath.
The decision follows a campaign by Bradley Stoke South ward Tory councillors John Ashe and Roger Avenin on behalf of residents.
They said: “The lake and its surrounding area are enjoyed regularly by residents and is popular with joggers, local families and dog walkers and so we are keen for it to be kept in a good condition to be enjoyed all year round.
“The problem with flooding has been raised at an increasing rate as it not only causes an inconvenience to visitors but will also cause damage to what little flood defences remain.
“As such, we are delighted that the cabinet is allocating this funding to protect our lake.”
A report to the Conservative cabinet said: “It is proposed to make a capital virement of £250,00 from unallocated funds within the A4174 Challenge Fund programme for an environmental project to desilt the Three Brooks Lake which now regularly floods, resulting in public concern and loss of public amenity.
“This lake is in acute need of desilting to enhance this significant wetland asset, improve flood alleviation, biodiversity and public amenity.
“If works do not take place the asset will deteriorate, leading to an increased risk of flooding.”
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