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Wigan Council Invests £3M in Flood Defenses | Manchester News
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Wigan Council is pouring three million pounds into flood defenses for Hindley, Platt Bridge, and Abram—areas hit hard by rising waters from Borsdane Brook, threatening 480 homes. After devastating floods in 2015 and again this year, residents are demanding action. A new river monitoring station upstream will improve early warnings, and the council hopes this initial investment will unlock more funding. With partners like the Environment Agency and Greater Manchester Combined Authority, construction could begin as early as 2028—offering a long-term lifeline to communities still recovering.
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