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Xylem supports operation to make Whaley Bridge dam safe

A major disaster was narrowly averted in a well-coordinated operation to prevent the collapse of the dam wall at Toddbrook Reservoir in Whaley Bridge. Xylem Water Solutions UK provided pumps to drain the water and its rapid engineering response ensured a successful operation.

07/10/2019 11:28:24

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The wall of the reservoir dam was at serious risk of collapse after days of torrential rain led to what police called
an "unprecedented, fast-moving, emergency situation". Xylem worked with SLD Construction and Kier, the main contractor for the Canal and River Trust (CRT),
which runs the site, to achieve a positive outcome.

The water technology company deployed five 55Kw 2250 Flygt submersible dewatering pumps to draw
water out of the reservoir at a rate of 250 litres per second. Within a week the water levels had been reduced
by more than 10m and the town's 1,500 residents were allowed to return to their homes.

Read the full article in the October issue of DPA.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.