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Queen’s Valley Reservoir is owned by Jersey Water and is kept
open for the enjoyment of the general public.

The reservoir is the newest reservoir in Jersey and was completed in 1991. The reservoir is the Company's largest holding up to 1,193 megalitres of untreated water (enough to supply Jersey with water for approximately 48 days). The reservoir is in fact two reservoirs with the lower section being by far the largest. The wall is a rock filled embankment with a bituminous concrete core.

Water feeds into the reservoir from its catchment area of 516 hectares (1,275 acres) which extends as far West as La Grande Route de St Martin and nearly up to St Martin’s village in the North.

The reservoir is connected to the Company’s raw water transfer main which allows the Company to move water between its reservoirs. This means that when one reservoir is full, the water can be transferred to another reservoir allowing the first one to keep filling. This way we make sure that every drop of water is stored until all reservoirs are full.

The large tower near the dam wall is where all of the water is collected from. The tower has a series of inlet pipes at varying depths through which water can be collected for transfer to the water treatment works. The tower also acts as the overflow in case the water level rises too high - excess water would enter the tower and run safely down a large pipe in to the spillway below the reservoir.

There are several walking routes (click here) around Queen's Valley Reservoir, the full circuit is 1.9miles (3.1km).

The reservoir has a natural wealth of flora and fauna and is home to many species of birds and wildlife. An arboretum has been created at the reservoir. This garden devoted to trees provides a lush and safe environment for wildlife.

We hope that you enjoy your walk around Queen’s Valley Reservoir. For your own safety, the enjoyment of the reservoir by others and for hygiene reasons please follow the guidelines below.


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General information

Care Please be careful. Steep and slippery slopes, unprotected heights, changing water levels, deep water and submerged machinery make the reservoir a potentially dangerous place.
Cars Please only park your car in the designated car parks and do not block any gates. Cars are parked at their owner’s risk.
Cycling Cycling is not permitted around the reservoir.

Disabled Access		 Due to the nature of the terrain around the reservoir we regret that the paths are not suitable for wheelchair access.
Dogs

Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times. Please clear up after your dog and deposit waste in the bins provided at the entrance to the reservoir.

Do not let your dog enter the water.
Ducks Please do not feed the ducks or other wildlife.
Footpaths For your own safety please keep to the designated footpath.
Fishing Fishing is only permitted to members of the Jersey Freshwater Angling Association and only in certain locations.
Litter For reasons of hygiene there are no litter bins provided around the reservoir. Please take all litter and rubbish away with you.
Opening Hours The reservoir is open during daylight hours all year around.
Parental Responsibility The reservoir is un-staffed. Children should be supervised by an adult at all times.
Swimming For hygiene and safety reasons do not enter or allow your pets to enter the water.
Toilets There are no public toilets at the reservoir.
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