Two years ago, Bristol Live revealed the Western Partnership ... as building a barrage would effectively mean there would never fully be a low tide in the Severn Estuary again.

Right now, the tide in Port of Bristol (Avonmouth) is falling Next Low tide 5hr 58min (16:37 GMT) Next High tide 11hr 32min (22:11 GMT) High 14:07 10.0 Tidal information supplied by the UK ...

even at low tide, for it to take place. “The emergency repair work often means contractors must work close to the river,” a spokesperson for Bristol City Council explained. “Heavy rainfall ...