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Wavertree park restored as £30m flood prevention project is put on hold
The Mystery is being returned to the community, but what happens next to the major sewer improvement scheme? Find out why further investigations are needed and what it means for the area's flood protection.
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00:01A Liverpool park is being restored to the community after a £30 million sewer project
00:05was put on hold. United Utilities is removing its holdings and reinstating grass at the
00:11mystery in Wavertree. The company says ground investigations are needed before construction
00:16can resume. The proposed tank would hold 5.5 million litres of rainwater, helping reduce
00:22flooding in areas including Queen's Drive. The scheme was announced in 2025 and work began in
00:28March. Residents had raised concerns about the impact on the community. United Utilities says
00:34it wants people to enjoy the park while assessments continue. The project was expected to finish in 2028.

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