Supt Payne added the River Derwent was not expected to reach the same heights as it did in November.

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"We are doing all we can to monitor the shaft water levels to understand if or when any spill might occur into the Carnon River, " he added.

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Trees and grass are being planted along both banks, and a floating garden made up of five islands will be added to the river.

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