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Releases continue from Wivenhoe, Somerset and North Pine dams

AFFECTED - Wivenhoe & 2 others

LAST UPDATED - 30/03/2025 - 19:23

EBFRP Bulletin Update - March 2025

25 Mar 2025

Construction works continue on the existing single-lane weir bridge, converting it to a shared pathway for pedestrians and cyclists. Upgrade works continue to progress on the Critical Electrical Infrastructure project and substation. To read the full bulletin, click here.

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