The very large outflow pipe at Blackpool was bent at a right angle by winds of gale speed. A spokesman for United Utilities, which is installing the pipe to conduct storm outflow away from the public bathing area said that the pipe had been bent at a right angle by the storm. They had wished to do repairs, but were rejected on account of the danger. The broken segment, a 250 metre long segment, one of six, cannot now be repaired and must be replaced. The new segment has been ordered from the factory in Norway. Once the £200 million project is complete, the “super pipe” will be protected by being buried in a seafloor trench.

Key Takeaways:

• A new section of broken pipe damaged due to hurricane Ophelia was ordered from Norway.
• New Pipe will improve water quality. Massive pipe arrived on August 9th in 6 sections .
• The aim of the pipe is to prevent flooding and ensure water mixes far out in the sea, which helps to protect bathing waters. project scheduled to finish by 2019.

“It’s been bent at a 90-degree angle and will need replacing.”

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