I think some of the large rocks used in the construction of our southern weir are on the move.
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Oh dear …
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What impact is that likely to have Mike?
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In the early 1070s the marsh section of the River Stour was dredged, and its historic weir removed, as part of a flood alleviation project. Two new rock weirs were constructed half a mile apart in the marsh section of the River Stour in 2o10.
The rocks in the southern weir were dislodged by the force of flood waters. Two years ago the Environment Agency used larger rocks to construct a stronger weir.
The result of weir failure will be drying out of the marsh. The weirs are still working at the moment, but if the rocks are moving downstream now, the problem is likely to get worse.
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I hope the situation can be remedied so as not to alter the environment.
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Thanks Joyce. We’ll have to wait until the water level falls to see what the situation is.
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The rocks might have moved, but the weir is still working, Joyce – at least it is at the moment.
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