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Former president of Institution of Civil Engineers to lead review of reservoir safety | |
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2019-10-21 | |
发布年 | 2019 |
语种 | 英语 |
国家 | 英国 |
领域 | 气候变化 |
正文(英文) | Professor David Balmforth to lead an independent review into the Toddbrook reservoir incident. ![]() An independent review into the Toddbrook reservoir incident announced by the Environment Secretary in September will be led by former president of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Professor David Balmforth. The Terms of Reference, published today, (21 October 2019), set out the scope of the review, which will look into the events that took place in Whaley Bridge, in Derbyshire, from 1 August this year and consider what lessons can be learned by the wider industry to ensure ongoing reservoir safety. It follows the precautionary evacuation of residents of Whaley Bridge after high water levels damaged the spillway of Toddbrook reservoir. The Canal and River Trust, which owns and operates the reservoir, worked with the Environment Agency, fire and rescue service, the Royal Air Force and others around the clock to reduce water levels and to repair damage to the spillway to make it safe for residents to move back in. Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers said:
The review will:
Professor Balmforth will report back to the Environment Secretary with his findings on the incident by the end of the year, the details of which are expected to be made public early next year following consultation with all parties involved. Professor David Balmforth said:
The full Terms of Reference for the review can be accessed here. Since the summer the Environment Agency has ensured that water levels at Toddbrook Reservoir are monitored and remain at a safe level until full repairs are completed. The Canal and River Trust has also been assessing the damage and identifying how the reservoir can be permanently repaired in the longer term.
Published 21 October 2019
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来源平台 | gov.uk-Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
文献类型 | 新闻 |
条目标识符 | http://119.78.100.173/C666/handle/2XK7JSWQ/216519 |
专题 | 气候变化 |
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