Is there a village under Kielder reservoir?
However, it’s a myth that long lost villages lie under Kielder Water. Before the lake was created, all the houses and buildings were flattened and all the materials were taken away. There is nothing there today.
Why was the Kielder reservoir built?
Kielder Water – the largest man-made lake in northern Europe – was created to meet the growing demand for water to support the booming UK industrial economy. After the scheme was approved by Parliament in 1974, work to build the reservoir and the dam in the Kielder Valley began the following year.
When was Kielder Water reservoir built?
1982
Following many years of planning it was built at a cost of £167million and was officially opened by Her Majesty the Queen in 1982. When completed, the Kielder Water Scheme was one of the largest and most forward looking projects of its time.
What is the history of Kielder?
The initial plans for Kielder started in the late 60’s and were approved by parliament in 1974. The scheme originally happened to help with the unexpected rise in demand for water to support the booming industrial economy. The reservoir is owned by Northumbrian Water and holds 200 billion litres of water.
Who is the owner of the Kielder Reservoir?
The reservoir is owned by Northumbrian Water and holds 200 billion litres of water. To build the reservoir the Kielder Valley had to be flooded which meant the loss of a school railway and numerous farms and homes. The reservoir was officially opened by the Queen in 1982 and took a further two years to fill with water.
Where does Kielder Water get its water from?
It releases water from the reservoir at Kielder Water into local rivers. The scheme means rivers such as the Tyne, Derwent and Tees can be kept at minimum levels even when rainfall has been low. This makes more water available downstream for domestic and industrial use. The network is underpinned by Kielder Water.
How long did it take for Kielder dam to fill up?
It took 2 years for the reservoir to fill up with water after the dam had been built. Around 1,500 engineers and other workers were involved in the 7 year project. The scheme is a bold and imaginative one – the largest single water conservation scheme yet undertaken in this country.
How to get to Kielder Water and Forest Park?
Leave the road at Canonbie to join the B6357 to Newcastleton and Kielder Water & Forest Park is signposted from there. From Newcastle or Carlisle follow the A69 to Hexham then follow the B6320 to Bellingham (brown – signed Kielder Water & Forest Park) and then the C200 to Kielder Water & Forest Park.