The canalisation of the River Salwarpe
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The canalisation of the River Salwarpe
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 6 Feb 2011
The earth bank in to the river allows access for the heavy plant. The pipe in the foreground is taking the river around the dewatered section. The two white boxes are mobile generators providing power for the pumps.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.267778
Longitude
-2.137846