Friday 23 Jul 2004
FLOOD GATES CLOSED IN BARNT GREEN
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The railway line at Barnt Green in Birmingham will no longer face the threat of flooding thanks to the completion of an eight-week flood relief program by Network Rail. During storms and periods of heavy rainfall, water had been draining from nearby fields onto the railway resulting in flooding and causing train delays. Julian Harms, Earthworks and Drainage Engineer for Network Rail, London North Western said: “This has been an excellent project that has demonstrated Network Rail’s commitment to protecting the infrastructure and its surrounding environment. Both passengers and the Train Operating Companies will benefit from this scheme.” The £250,000 project was delivered by Network Rail who worked alongside Birse Rail to design and construct an attenuation pond, which enables the water to be channelled through the pond before it is slowly released. The new pond will prevent future flooding whilst protecting the local habitat. A professional landscaper was consulted to prevent any disruption to the natural beauty of the area and downsized tools were used for reasons of environmental consideration.
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