Floodgate, West Quay, Newhaven
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Floodgate, West Quay, Newhaven
Image: © Robin Stott Taken: 14 May 2023
A nearby Environment Agency sign explains that the Newhaven Flood Alleviation Scheme, opened on 15 October 2021, reduces flood risk from the tidal River Ouse (adjacent, out of shot right). On site it's not obvious which direction the water would come from: presumably downstream, behind the camera. With the gate closed, the pressure of the water would keep it closed against the cill. Photo number 7623670.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.792306
Longitude
0.052081