Audenshaw Reservoirs
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The Audenshaw Reservoirs were constructed between 1877 and 1882 by the Manchester Corporation, and are located in the townships of Audenshaw and Denton in Tameside Metropolitan Borough, Greater Manchester, in northern England.
They were overseen by John Frederick Bateman, The original 3 reservoirs covered an area of 283 acres (1.15 square Kilometers). The capacity of reservoir number 2 was reduced in the 1990's when it was partly filled in to make way for the M60 (formerly M66) motorway.
The reservoirs are currently maintained by United Utilities plc but are no longer in use, and not open to the general public. However, it is possible to obtain a permit to visit the reservoirs for leisure use.
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