Flood banks at Stapleford
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Flood banks at Stapleford
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust Taken: 25 Nov 2007
As the River Erewash is subject to flash floods, protection has been provided for parts of Stapleford. The banks have been well set back from the river on this side to provide a holding area for floodwaters. There is a pumping station here to deal with drainage of the area outside the banks.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.927789
Longitude
-1.282207