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A £26 million reservoir in England, criticized for its bunker-like look and gravel roof, sparks anger over aesthetics and transparency.
Residents of Springwell Village, Tyne and Wear, are angered by a newly completed £26 million indoor reservoir they say resembles a Soviet-era bunker, citing its stark, industrial appearance and the replacement of a promised grass-covered roof with a 2,400-tonne layer of grey gravel.
The 100m by 75m structure, designed to hold 9.5 million gallons of water for 50,000 homes, was built on Green Belt land and has drawn criticism for its visual impact and lack of transparency.
Northumbrian Water defends the change, stating gravel was chosen for water quality and structural integrity per updated industry standards, not cost savings.
The project, delayed to 2026, continues to face scrutiny over environmental and community concerns.
Un embalse de 26 millones de libras en Inglaterra, criticado por su aspecto de búnker y su techo de grava, despierta la ira por la estética y la transparencia.