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Following valuable feedback from local residents, wildlife organisations, and other key stakeholders, the White River improvement project has been officially adopted by the Cornwall South Community Area Partnership (Kemeneth Kernow Soth). Pentewan Valley Parish Council is leading the initiative as the commissioning body for a grant application to Cornwall Council's Community Capacity Fund.
We are working closely with neighbouring towns and parishes, including Treverbyn, St Austell, and St Mewan, as well as local landowners such as Imerys. This collaboration ensures a holistic approach to revitalising the White River and its surroundings.
To guide this transformation, Truro-based landscape architecture and design firm Mei Loci has been appointed to develop a comprehensive Vision Plan. This plan encompasses the entire St Austell (White) River catchment area, from its source to the sea, including the Gover Stream, Polgooth Stream, and all minor tributaries, as indicated on the map below.
The project's scope is broad, with goals to promote local wildlife, preserve heritage, encourage healthy living, and support economic growth in the area.
Stay connected for updates and ways to get involved in shaping the future of this project.
We Want to Hear From You!
Many of us know this river as the White River, but it has had several names throughout history. It was once called the St Austell River, and even further back, possibly before 1800, it was known as the River Vinnick. According to sources like Wikipedia, its original Cornish name might have been Dowr an Wynyk, meaning "the little white river." Locally, it earned the name White River due to the presence of china clay in the water. During the Industrial Revolution and well into the 20th century, so much clay entered the river from nearby works that the water would flow like emulsion paint. Thankfully, the river is in much better condition today.
As part of our public consultation, we want to hear your ideas about what changes would make the biggest difference to you. Share your thoughts by completing our survey.
Following valuable feedback from local residents, wildlife organisations, and other key stakeholders, the White River improvement project has been officially adopted by the Cornwall South Community Area Partnership (Kemeneth Kernow Soth). Pentewan Valley Parish Council is leading the initiative as the commissioning body for a grant application to Cornwall Council's Community Capacity Fund.
We are working closely with neighbouring towns and parishes, including Treverbyn, St Austell, and St Mewan, as well as local landowners such as Imerys. This collaboration ensures a holistic approach to revitalising the White River and its surroundings.
To guide this transformation, Truro-based landscape architecture and design firm Mei Loci has been appointed to develop a comprehensive Vision Plan. This plan encompasses the entire St Austell (White) River catchment area, from its source to the sea, including the Gover Stream, Polgooth Stream, and all minor tributaries, as indicated on the map below.
The project's scope is broad, with goals to promote local wildlife, preserve heritage, encourage healthy living, and support economic growth in the area.
Stay connected for updates and ways to get involved in shaping the future of this project.
We Want to Hear From You!
Many of us know this river as the White River, but it has had several names throughout history. It was once called the St Austell River, and even further back, possibly before 1800, it was known as the River Vinnick. According to sources like Wikipedia, its original Cornish name might have been Dowr an Wynyk, meaning "the little white river." Locally, it earned the name White River due to the presence of china clay in the water. During the Industrial Revolution and well into the 20th century, so much clay entered the river from nearby works that the water would flow like emulsion paint. Thankfully, the river is in much better condition today.
As part of our public consultation, we want to hear your ideas about what changes would make the biggest difference to you. Share your thoughts by completing our survey.
