Foss barrier: New flood gate lifted into place in York
Work to install a new lifting flood gate at York's Foss flood barrier has been completed by the Environment Agency.
The old gate was replaced on Thursday as part of a £38m upgrade to the barrier and pumping station, promised to reduce flood risk for 1,200 homes.
Installation of the new 18-tonne gate, which is 28ft (8.5m) tall, was paused due to high water levels during Storm Christoph.
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