Water/Wastewater
Ceremony to take place for Worcester flood alleviation scheme
Jun 24 2009
Beginning at 11am, the event will feature a welcome address by Tim Farr, chairman of the Severn-Trent Regional Flood Defence Committee, as well as a speech by Worcester MP Michael Foster.
Local residents and schoolchildren will also play a part in the proceedings.
Although some landscaping work will continue throughout the year, the defence scheme is now fully functional and will ensure that a number of residential and commercial properties are protected in the event of flooding.
Work began on the 600-metre flood wall last year, with engineers using more than 14,000 tonnes of clay during its construction.
Project manager Phil Foxley commented: "It will give more reliable protection to people who live and work along Hylton Road, as well as keeping the centre of Worcester open for longer during a flood."
In related news, the government announced plans to roll out a new £36 million flood protection package earlier this week.
Written by Joseph Hutton
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