DEBRIS: The debris under Powick Bridge. Pic. @ChrisBaingerEA. Twitter
WORK to remove flood debris from a bridge in Worcestershire will be carried out after concerns were raised over fish being unable to pass through.
The Environment Agency said debris will be removed from Powick Bridge following concerns from residents.
Chris Bainger, Environment Agency fisheries technical specialist for Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire said: "We have received concerns & enquiries regards the log jam at the old bridge.
"We are confident fish can make it through easily.
"Although it could be a flood risk.
"I can confirm that work to remove by the Environment Agency will resume on July 20 for three days."
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