Morpeth Flood Alleviation Scheme
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Morpeth Flood Alleviation Scheme
Image: © Russel Wills Taken: 16 Mar 2017
The dam and landscaping now complete. The dam is intended to reduce the risk of the River Wansbeck flooding at Morpeth to one in 137 per year. Controlled flooding will be allowed for up to 5.6 miles, as far upstream as Hartburn, to relieve pressure on Morpeth. Lightwater Cottage, near the dam, will be demolished and rebuilt on higher ground to make it safe from rising water. See http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4412836 and http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5315370
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Image Location
Latitude
55.162149
Longitude
-1.761868