联合王国为牛津批准了176M英镑的洪水计划,以保护160 000人,引发了对成本和环境影响的辩论。 The UK approved a £176M flood scheme for Oxford to protect 160,000 people, sparking debate over cost and environmental impact.

Storm Claudia在牛津郡造成严重水灾,扰乱服务,破坏财产,促使联合王国政府在2025年6月批准1.76亿英镑的牛津洪水缓解计划,并获得26.5亿英镑的国家投资支持。 Storm Claudia caused severe flooding in Oxfordshire, disrupting services and damaging property, prompting the UK government to approve the £176 million Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme in June 2025, backed by a £2.65 billion national investment. 该项目旨在保护超过160 000名居民免受泰晤士河洪水的侵袭,包括降低牛津以西的洪泛面积,并创建新的游乐区。 The project, aimed at protecting over 160,000 residents from River Thames flooding, includes lowering the floodplain west of Oxford and creating a new recreational stream. 为必要的土地颁发了强制购买令。 A Compulsory Purchase Order was issued for necessary land. 当地运动者认为替代计划可以将成本削减一半, 并加速五年完工, 同时维护绿色空间及铁路基础设施, While officials call it a critical step, local campaigners argue alternative plans could cut costs by half and accelerate completion by five years while preserving green spaces and rail infrastructure, urging authorities to reconsider.