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ST3188 : Multi-Cat work boat and pontoon, River Usk, Newport

near to Newport/Casnewydd, Great Britain

Multi-Cat work boat and pontoon, River Usk, Newport

This equipment is being used for work associated with the River Usk flood alleviation scheme at Newport.The boat and pontoon are moored in the centre of the river at low tide.
The boat, Alec.D, is a Multi-Cat work boat described as a versatile, multiple purpose, shallow draft vessel.
At the time of this photo the work schedule for 'in river works' states 'Probe for UXOs on river bank'. UXO is an acronym for unexploded ordnance. A number of devices from World War II have previously been found in the area.

River Usk flood defences, Riverside, Newport

Flood defences are being improved under a £4 million, Environment Agency, flood risk management project in order to protect 400 homes in the Riverside area from flooding at extreme tides.
The existing flood defence wall is around 70 years old, in a very poor condition and not strong enough to withstand extremely high tidal river levels.
The River Usk has a tidal range of up to 13m

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2011

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Grid Square: ST3188, 942 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Robin Drayton (find more nearby)
Image classification^?: Geograph
Date Taken: Tuesday, 14 June, 2011 (more nearby)
Submitted: Tuesday, 28 June, 2011
Geographical Context: Rivers, Streams, Drainage Construction, Development
River (from Tags): Usk
Subject Location: OSGB36: ST 3130 8867 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:35.5603N 2:59.5873W
Photographer Location: OSGB36: ST 3118 8861
View Direction: East-northeast (about 67 degrees)