Risley Park Service Reservoir was constructed in 1928 to feed Sandiacre and Stapleford by the Stapleford and Sandiacre Water Company - later taken over by Shardlow RDC Water Department. (See Sharlow RDC Folder for more details)
In 1936 Risley No 1 reservoir (500,000 gals 350 ft aOD) and in 1956 Risley no 2 reservoir (1,000,000 gals 350 ft aOD). Both were built to supply Long Eaton using water from the Derwent Valley Aqueduct. Later they were supplied from the Drum Hill to Ilkeston trunk main. In c.1970 a new 450 mm diameter main was laid to supply both reservoirs directly from Drum Hill.
Entrance to the lane is from opposite the Risley Park Pub - was the Blue Ball.
In 1936 Risley No 1 reservoir (500,000 gals 350 ft aOD) and in 1956 Risley no 2 reservoir (1,000,000 gals 350 ft aOD). Both were built to supply Long Eaton using water from the Derwent Valley Aqueduct. Later they were supplied from the Drum Hill to Ilkeston trunk main. In c.1970 a new 450 mm diameter main was laid to supply both reservoirs directly from Drum Hill.
Entrance to the lane is from opposite the Risley Park Pub - was the Blue Ball.