IN PICTURES: The £10m reservoir that stopped Salford from flooding

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The flood basin holds the capacity of 250 olympic sized pools
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The basin was created in partnership with the Environment Agency, Salford Council and University of Salford.
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The reserve has become a hotspot for local wildlife
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The defence system worked so well that the flood risk warning was removed later that evening by the Environment Agency
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