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Northumbrian Water invests £11.8 million in eel screen installation on River North Tyne

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 11
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Northumbrian Water is undertaking an £11.8 million project to install new eel screens at its Barrasford Raw Water Pumping Station in Northumberland. The screens are designed to prevent endangered European eels from being drawn into the water abstraction station as they migrate through the River North Tyne. The work is expected to be completed by December 2028.

From hexham-courant.co.uk

Why it matters

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The project is part of Northumbrian Water’s wider investment in environmental improvements while continuing to provide reliable water services. The screens aim to support the long-term health of the River North Tyne by reducing injury risk to migrating eels.

From hexham-courant.co.uk

Who's involved

  • Northumbrian WaterThe water supply company managing the abstraction point and funding the environmental project.
  • River North TyneThe river where the eel screens are being installed to protect migrating eels.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • NorthumberlandSpeculative

    Northumberland might see improved local ecology and public perception resulting from the environmental investment.

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