Monday 21 Nov 2016
Network Rail installs new pumps to reduce risk of subway flooding in Goole
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Network Rail has completed a project to install new pumps at Goole subway to minimise the risk of flooding during periods of heavy rain.
The work to install the pumps began on Monday, 7 November and was completed on Monday, 14 November. In addition to reducing the risk of flooding, the new pumps will be able to send an alarm to the Network Rail control centre in York if any issues arise. This will allow engineers to respond to problems much more quickly.
The pipes which take water away from the pumps were also renewed as part of the upgrade. This will create a more reliable method of pumping water out of the subway system and make the system more resilient, which will further reduce the risk of flooding.
Matthew Shelton, senior asset engineer at Network Rail, said: “We know that flooding of the subway in Goole has been an issue for residents and we hope the new pumps will reduce the risk of flooding.
“We would like to thank all users of the subway for their patience whilst this project was carried out.”
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