Llanishen and Lisvane reservoirs in Cardiff were bought for housing in 2000 – but locals fought to bring them back for recreational use
“That was fabulous,” said Jan Rees, a member of the Watchtower Waders swimming club as she emerged glistening from Llanishen reservoir. “The water was clear, clean and wonderfully warm. It’s thrilling to be here.”
Rees, 67, grew up in this corner of Cardiff, just a few miles north of the city centre, and learned to sail on Llanishen but, like many, feared those days were gone for ever when plans were hatched to drain the reservoir and build houses.
