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.

英国政府于2025年6月批准了1.76亿英镑的牛津洪水缓解计划,该计划得到了26.5亿英镑的国家投资的支持。 2025年11月,“克劳迪娅风暴”在牛津郡引发了严重的洪水,中断了服务并造成财产损失。 The UK government approved the £176 million Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme in June 2025, supported by a £2.65 billion national investment, after Storm Claudia caused severe flooding in Oxfordshire in November 2025, disrupting services and causing property damage. 该项目旨在保护超过160,000人免受泰晤士河洪水的影响。 Lowering the floodplain west of Oxford and establishing a new recreational stream are two aspects of the project, which aims to protect over 160,000 people from River Thames flooding. 对于所需土地,颁发了强制购买令。 For the required land, a Compulsory Purchase Order was issued. 当地积极分子敦促当局重新考虑, 认为替代计划可节省一半成本, 并加速五年完工, Local activists urge authorities to reconsider, arguing that alternative plans could save costs by half and expedite completion by five years while maintaining green spaces and rail infrastructure, despite officials calling it a crucial step.