Landscape detail of Great Opencast. Prior to the de-watering work in 2003, when 30 million gallons of water were removed from the workings, this part was flooded and used as a rubbish tip. May, 2008. See Archive photographs. Edit: April, 2011.Since posting this picture and its annotation, it has been pointed out that the de-watering involved nearer 72 million gallons.
This photograph is by Gwyn and was uploaded May 11th 2008. © Gwyn please do not copy or distribute without prior express permission.
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