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Walkerwood Reservoir

Walkerwood Reservoir

Reservoir in Greater Manchester

Walkerwood Reservoir is a reservoir in the Brushes valley above Stalybridge in Greater Manchester,[1] built in the 19th century to provide a supply of safe drinking water. It is owned and operated by United Utilities. [2]

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Walkerwood Reservoir (2008)

The revetment was increasing vulnerable to wave action so has been strengthened by filling existing holes in the concrete with lean sand asphalt (LSA) and overlaying with open stone asphalt (OSA).[2]

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References

  1. [1]
    "Seven of the best places to enjoy a reservoir walk". Manchester Evening News. M.E.N. Media. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  2. [2]
    "Walkerwood Reservoir Safety Works". Asphalt Specialists In Hydraulic Engineering. UK Office : Hesselberg Hydro (1991) Ltd. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  3. [3]
    "Ashton under Lyne Genealogical Records". Forebears. Section:Historical description. Retrieved 3 December 2016.


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