Flood alleviation scheme, Hull
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Flood alleviation scheme, Hull
Image: © Paul Harrop Taken: 4 Jul 2023
A new body of water, built to store excess water from nearby land and drains to prevent flooding of nearby residential areas. Dubbed the Castlehill Aquagreen, it is part of the £28 million Holderness Drain Flood Alleviation Scheme (FAS) led by the Environment Agency and supported by Hull City Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Highways England and the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership. https://consult.environment-agency.gov.uk/yorkshire/holderness-drain-flood-alleviation-scheme/user_uploads/castlehill-consultation-summary-of-findings-final.pdf
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Image Location
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53.790969
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-0.30423