§ Mr. David HeathTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what survey of the reservoir site was conducted prior to the construction of the Bruton flood detention dam. [17072]
§ Mr. MorleyThe Environment Agency has advised that surveys, including topographic and ground site investigation, were undertaken by consulting engineers to satisfy the requirements of the Engineers appointed pursuant to the Reservoirs Act 1975.
§ Mr. David HeathTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what assessment he has made of the design standards of the Bruton flood detention dam. [17073]
§ Mr. MorleyThe Environment Agency has advised that the design standard of the Bruton flood detention dam was established at the time of construction by the consulting engineers, in accordance with current legislation and best practice. A review was subsequently undertaken in 1995–96, by consulting engineers Babtie using the latest methodologies. This independent hydrological assessment indicates that the dam currently provides protection against floods in excess of the 1 in 100 year return period.
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