Storm Water Drain above Huntington Gardens
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Storm Water Drain above Huntington Gardens
Image: © Des Blenkinsopp Taken: 5 Apr 2016
These houses are in a small valley, with a stream culverted under the road. The soil is clay here, so run-off from the slope above would be rapid, and could cause problems downhill. This structure is designed to intercept surplus water before it gets onto the road.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.413032
Longitude
-1.293804