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190908 | White storks spread across England for first time in 600 years as rewilding project tackles biodiversity crisis

White storks spread across England for first time in 600 years as rewilding project tackles biodiversity crisis

Sixth mass-extinction event to ever face our planet is currently underway, scientists warn  read more »

The Angarrack Stream | Flood Profile for Hayle version 7, April 2018

 

The Angarrack Stream

The Angarrack Stream flows into Copperhouse Pool and is tidal to Phillack. Flood risks are significant in the area around Marsh Lane and Loggans Mill roundabout, where the A30 is particularly vulnerable, and along the built up area between the roundabout and Copperhouse Pool. At times of high flow in the Angarrack Stream the Environment Agency pumps water from the pumping station upstream of Marsh Lane to further downstreamon the Angarrack River.  read more »

Angarrack Flood Plan 2018

181001 | Copperhouse gate refurbishment

Copperhouse gate refurbishment will ensure Hayle continues to be protected from flooding

This autumn the Environment Agency will carry out refurbishment work on the Copperhouse Gate.

The gate is a critical part of the Angarrack Flood Alleviation Scheme which provides flood protection to 138 properties in the Copperhouse area of Hayle. The refurbishment will ensure that the existing level of flood defence is maintained for a further 30 years.

Work will be carried out by Environment Agency contractors BMMJV and will begin this November. Refurbishment of the gate will take approximately 7 weeks and during this time an area of the North Quay will not be accessible to the public.  read more »

1825 | Hayle Causeway opens

"A work most beneficial to the whole country was com- pleted at Hayle in the year 1825, under the authority of an  Act of Parliament. The passage across the main estuary  was frequently dangerous and always interrupted by the  tide ; several of the branches could not be passed at high  water, and lives were not unfrequently lost. A causeway
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160601 | Hayle residents mark 100 years since the Battle of the Somme | The Cornishman

Via http://www.cornishman.co.uk/Victims-flooding-Hayle-appeal-Environmental/...

 

Victims of flooding in Hayle appeal for Environmental Agency to take action over river

By CMKirsteSmith  |  Posted: February 16, 2016  read more »

Angarrack Gauge Levels 2014 to date...

2015 Angarrack Gaugemap
2014 Angarrack Gaugemap

There is an online gauge http://www.gaugemap.co.uk/#!Detail/8207/3553 see also Angarrack Screen Webcam these graphs show the level in previous years.

Angarrack Flood Plan 2015