Case study:R Derwent Abutment & Buttress Removal
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Location: 54° 39' 38.42" N, 3° 28' 49.23" W
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Project overview
Status | Complete |
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Project web site | http://westcumbriariverstrust.org |
Themes | Hydromorphology |
Country | England |
Main contact forename | Ian |
Main contact surname | Creighton |
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Contact organisation | West Cumbria Rivers Trust |
Contact organisation web site | http://westcumbriariverstrust.org |
Partner organisations | Natural England & Environment Agency |
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Project summary
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Abandoned railway criss crossed the R Derwent at three locations at this vicinity. The failing abutments and buttresses were removed summer 2013 to improve stream hydrology and morphology.
Monitoring surveys and results
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River morphology recovering well. No negative impacts from subsequent major flood events including 'Storm Desmond' December 2015
Lessons learnt
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Undertake a Level 2 archaeological survey prior to demolition
Ensure landowners and fishery owners are on board in the early stages
Evaluate likely channel impacts from proposed modifications prior to demolition so no significant supprises
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