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Introduction
The section of the 'Great Level of the Fens' to the east of the Ouse Washes,
reclaimed by drainage during the mid-17th Century, is known as the 'South Level' (SL).
It is NOT part of the Ouse Washes, but
water is transfered into and out of the Washes, and that plus the operation of
Denver Sluice affects operations
within the Washes.
SL has a catchment of just over 0 acres (0,000 hectares), all dependent
on pumped drainage, and 0 miles (0 km) of major watercourses of which 0
miles are 'statutory navigations'.
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Management
Originally a division of the Bedford Level Corporation, and managed by them,
the South Level gained some self control under an act of Parliament of
1830.
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Major works undertaken
In 1827-1830 the South Level Commissioners straightened the Ouse by a cut
from just below Ely to Sands Hill End near Littleport Bridge, eliminating the
bend through Burnt Fen, increasing velocity and scouring power of the river
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