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Work begins on 40 mile water pipeline
Engineers have started work on a new pipeline connecting Covenham reservoir near Louth with the town of Boston, some 40 miles away. Anglian Water say it'll help them deal with increasing demand for water in drought-stricken south Lincolnshire.
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Work starts on Lincolnshire pipeline
A full report on Lincolnshire's new pipeline from James Webster for Calendar News.
From Louth to Boston
Greater Demand
Anglian Water say the new pipe is necessary to cope with greater demand for drinking water in south Lincolnshire which is more densely populated. It will also allow them more flexibility in their supply network when they are coping with unusually dry conditions and the threat of drought.
£40million Pipeline
Diggers have started work on a £40million underground pipeline to bring a more sustainable water supply to Boston.
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