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Removal of the redundant level crossing bridge

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19 January 2010

From our man in Kennington: “Network Rail have started the work to clear the concrete bridge.” This is the redundant level crossing bridge at Redbridge which obstructs Hinksey Drain. It is the final one of the three pinchpoints at Redbridge, that we highlighted in 2007, to be dealt with. Very good news indeed!

The photos show before, during and after:

Before
21 Jan: making a start
21 Jan: almost gone
29 Jan: a bridge in a skip
29 Jan: after
29 Jan: after

Future short-term measures

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16 July 2009

Andy Webber made a presentation on behalf of OFA to the Oxford Area Flood Partnership (OAFP).

OFA’s principal message was to stress the importance of capitalising on the work already done in clearing the Seacourt/Hinksey Stream from the Botley Road to The Fishes in North Hinksey – and the work which has been or is about to be done to remove serious pinchpoints at Redbridge. The Hinksey Stream between these two areas must now be cleared of obstructions, so allowing the good work already done to have maximum benefit.

Our message was well received. The EA is a principal player in this – the local EA team agree how important this work is and are keen to see it done. Let us hope funding is made available.

Railway access road – new culverts

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6 March 2009

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A tree cut hard back and shrubs cleared preparatory to work beginning at the railway access road at Redbridge.

Edit: As at early June we still await a firm start date; work was originally hoped to start last December. We are assured by the EA that the money remains available and that the work will go ahead.