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GENERAL PROJECT
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Killingworth & Longbenton

Together with our project partners, the Environment Agency and North Tyneside Council, we are investing over £5 million to manage surface water in the Killingworth and Longbenton areas of North Tyneside. This work will increase the capacity of the combined sewer thereby reducing the risk of flooding during heavy rainfall. The work is to be completed in 3 phases; Longbenton High School and Benton Green & Cemetery, Forest Hall & Killingworth Moor and finally Killingworth Lake. Phase 1 and 2 are now completed and the work around Killingworth Lake started in Summer 2018.

Update by Anthony Birkett

Hi Everyone

As you will have noticed, the weather has been a bit challenging this week! However we have continued to make progress with our work on the three manholes.

We've also made good progress on the Lakeside and have now finished removing spoil the basins. Work will start on the footpaths on Monday and then we will work on a Weir/Fish Pass. What is a Fish Pass I hear you ask?

Definition: A fish ladder, also known as a fishway, fish pass or fish steps, is a structure on or around artificial and natural barriers (such as dams, locks and waterfalls) to facilitate diadromous fishes' natural migration.

(in this case the fish pass is designed to keep the fish in  the lake at times where it may overflow into the basins)

On another matter, you may notice that MMB, working on a different Northumbrian Water Project will be imposing traffic lights on the junction of Great Lime Road and Southgate - this is not in connection with our work here.

Have a great weekend!

Tony

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