Weirs are lifted at Richmond lock and weir for the annual draw off of water that leaves Thames river very low - Richmond, Surrey

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The river is very low because of the Annual draw off - In order to carry out essential maintenance works on the lock, weirs and sluices and to carry out a riverbed inspection the weirs are lifted at Richmond Lock for a period of 3 to 4 weeks. This allows the river between Richmond Lock and Teddington Lock to drain down at low water on each tide.

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Location: Richmond upon Thames, Richmond, Greater London, Surrey, England, UK
Photo credit: © Eden Breitz / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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