联合王国在牛津批准了11.76亿英镑的洪水计划,以保护160 000人,引发了对成本和环境影响的辩论。 The UK approved a £176 million flood scheme in Oxford to protect 160,000 people, sparking debate over cost and environmental impact.

2025年11月, " 克劳迪娅 " 暴风雨在牛津郡引发严重水灾,扰乱服务,破坏财产,促使联合王国政府于2025年6月批准1.76亿英镑的牛津洪水缓解计划。 In November 2025, Storm Claudia triggered 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. 该项目得到26.5亿英镑国家投资的支持,旨在通过降低牛津以西的洪泛面积和建立新的娱乐流来保护超过16万人免受泰晤士河洪水的侵袭。 Backed by a £2.65 billion national investment, the project aims to protect over 160,000 people from River Thames flooding by lowering the floodplain west of Oxford and creating a new recreational stream. 为所需土地颁发了强制性购买令,标志着一个重要里程碑。 A Compulsory Purchase Order was issued for land needed, marking a key milestone. 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.