Kielder Water, Northumberland
- Created by: Lotto65
- Created on: 30-12-15 14:32
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What is it?
* Dam on North Tyne tributary with Kielder reservoir behind
* Water extracted from Tyne and pumped 8km uphill through huge pipes to holding reservoir
* Water then transported 40km in tunnels to River Wear and River Tees
Uses:
* Water in Nissan car plant and oil refineries in Middlesborough
* Regulates flow of Tyne
* HEP
* Wildlife conservation
* Tourism and recreation…
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