Replacing a sewer, Emscote Road, Day 45

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Replacing a sewer, Emscote Road, Day 45

Image: © Robin Stott Taken: 26 Sep 2012

Placing two sections of pipe in the trench. Gradually the fenced-off working area has been moving west along Emscote Road towards the turning south into St Nicholas Park. The replacement sewer will be able to carry increased volumes of surface water and so minimise flooding in the old combined sewers.

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Image Location

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52.28552
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-1.573801