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Fallen trees blocking Wiltshire river to be removed

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 16:03 · Archive

Fallen trees blocking the River Avon near Five Rivers Leisure Centre in Salisbury are to be removed after the Environment Agency raised flooding concerns.

Fallen willow trees and stems blocking the River Avon near Five Rivers Leisure Centre in Salisbury are to be removed after concerns were raised about flooding. The Environment Agency requested work at six locations along the river before periods of high river flows.

Documents submitted to Wiltshire Council state that fallen willow trees and stems will be removed from the river at all six locations 'in order to mitigate against flood risk'. The affected stretch of the Avon curves around the southern and western sides of the leisure centre, with the six areas identified from near Hulse Road and along the river beyond the centre.

Photographs submitted with the application show fallen and broken trees, including substantial trunks and branches extending into or lying alongside the water, with large decaying trunks projecting across the riverbank and branches overhanging sections of the channel. Salisbury City Council submitted the application on 8 September. Because the trees are in a conservation area, notification had to be given to the local planning authority before work could take place. The trees themselves are not subject to a Tree Preservation Order.

Fallen trees blocking Wiltshire river to be removed
Image: Wiltshire Times

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In this story: Environment Agency · River Avon · Five Rivers Leisure Centre · Salisbury · Wiltshire Council · Salisbury City Council

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