The Relief Channel is Working
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The Relief Channel is Working
Image: © Des Blenkinsopp Taken: 2 May 2013
Following flooding from the River Pang in Bucklebury village, a relief channel has been made by-passing affected properties. 2012/13 has seen high flows again, and the new channel is doing its job. The resulting temporary watersplash is a minor inconvenience by comparison.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.435668
Longitude
-1.205843