These well-used lakes are now showing their age, particularly the footpath around College, which is currently closed to the public. The Trust is very keen, via a funded project, to integrate the two lakes opening up access whilst protecting and enhancing wild wetland and woodland habitats.

Its aim is to:
• re-instate access at College and involve local people, schoolchildren and students in managing the reservoir as a nature reserve
• carry out environmental research, training and work experience
• improve access at and between both lakes
• promote links to the surrounding area to encourage local people and visitors to take advantage of healthy, outdoor walking in a clean natural environment.

Argal will remain a quiet recreation area including angling and children's play, possibly with improved visitor facilities.

Following a public consultation in February 2007 the Trust has developed a framework document to progress the project. It has also held a meeting with anglers, received the phase one habitat survey report of both sites and has updating the site management plans.

The Trust will soon be drawing up detailed plans and costings for the project and will then approach prospective funders.