Thames Barrier shuts for annual test ahead of 200th operational closure
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The Thames Barrier has been
The Thames Barrier has been shut for its annual test closure, held at the start of each autumn to check equipment, systems and staff working on the flood defence system.
The Barrier's individual gates are to be moved into a range of operational positions, including fully closed, to stop the flow of the incoming tide.
First opened in 1984, the Barrier has been closed 199 times over its 37-year history.
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The Barrier's individual gates are to be moved into a range of operational positions, including fully closed, to stop the flow of the incoming tide.
First opened in 1984, the Barrier has been closed 199 times over its 37-year history.
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