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Government won’t “ignore the risks” on Chasewater dam
Gordon Brown has promised that the Government will not “ignore the risks” when it comes to repairs to Chasewater’s dam. The Prime Minister’s response came in a written reply to concerns raised by Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant over the safety of... (Continue reading)
No-one read the small-print on Chasewater dam – Burntwood councillor
A Burntwood councillor has waded into the row over repairs to the Chasewater dam. Cllr Steve Norman (Lab, Summerfield) claims that no-one “read the small print” when the reservoir – and the maintenance costs – came under the control of Lichfield... (Continue reading)
Lichfield MP writes to Prime Minister over safety of Chasewater dam
Written on 29 Jan, 2010 at 10:00 in Politics | viewed 549 times | 5 Comments
Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant has once again challenged the Prime Minister over the potential danger posed by Chasewater Reservoir’s failing dam. Despite being critical of Gordon Brown’s response to his question in the House of Commons, Mr Fabricant has written to... (Continue reading)
Investigation works to start at Chasewater ahead of dam project
Work to find out what’s underneath Chasewater Country Park is set to begin. The investigatory work will see boreholes and test trenches put in place ahead of major improvement works to Chasewater Dam. Councillor Val Richards, Cabinet Member for Leisure Services, explained: “Visitors to Chasewater Country Park... (Continue reading)
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