River Lee Diversion

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River Lee Diversion is located in the Lee Valley close to Enfield Lock and to the north east corner of the King George V Reservoir.

The river at Edmonton downstream of the confluence with the Overflow Channel. The grassed embankment of the William Girling Reservoir can be seen in the background
The river at Edmonton downstream of the confluence with the Overflow Channel. The grassed embankment of the William Girling Reservoir can be seen in the background

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[edit] History

As its name implies the River Lee was diverted to accommodate the construction of the Chingford Reservoirs and the Banbury Reservoir.

[edit] Course

Before skirting the eastern boundary of the King George V Reservoir the river is joined by the River Lee Flood Relief Channel. The man-made, steep concrete banked water flows under Lea Valley Road A110 road before forming a boundary with the William Girling Reservoir. Flowing under the North Circular Road at the Lea Valley Viaduct before skirting the western side of the Banbury Reservoir. Now flowing close and parallel to the River Lee Navigation and passing to the west of the Lockwood Reservoir. Continuing past Stonebridge Lock and then Tottenham Lock and then merging with the Lee Navigation below Ferry Lane A503 road.

[edit] Water supply

The river feeds water to some of the Lee Valley Reservoir Chain[1]

[edit] Ecology

The clean, well oxygenated,gravel bottomed,fast flowing water provides the ideal environment for the barbel

[edit] Access

Access is limited as the river mainly flows through Thames Water property

[edit] References

  1. ^ Reservoir information page 3 Retrieved November 05, 2007