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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2017 13:13:34 GMT
Not far from where I live is what must be the most Northerly CRT run facility and lock. Tees barrage is an impressive facility built in the 90's. The idea was the brainchild of a resident of Stockton-on-Tees who suggested that it would be a good idea if the Tees could be held at 'High Tide' levels virtually permanently thus creating a safe area for watersports, including water skiing and sailing. The barrage does exactly this by the means of a series of movable 'dams' that are operated by huge hydraulic rams. The river above the barrage is the responsibility of CRT up to the navigable limit at Yarm. Below the barrage falls under Tees & Hartlepool port authority. Adjacent to the barrage is an international standard 'White water' course built at the same time. Four huge Archimedes screws draw water up to the top of the 'White water' course. When not being used for this they can run in reverse to generate electricity (subject to tide). The ramp to the right is a moving track that lifts kayaks and canoes from the end of the course back up to the top, without the need to get out your canoe/kayak. Navigation lock allows boats passage past the barrage at suitable tidal conditions. One of the huge rams that operate the movable dams. (it's a bit like the Thames barrier in miniature ) The 'requisite' daft sign placed by CRT. The Tees looking downstream towards the sea. The flyover carries the A19. This bit comes under Tees & Hartlepool port authority rather than CRT. Recently added sign.
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