While initially part of an extensive drainage and reclamation scheme, it was subsequently used as a transport system.

The reservoir was constructed in the 18th century and reshaped by reclamation schemes as recently as the 1970s.

In late summer we won the contract from Ryehill, a major reclamation scheme just east of Durham.

Under this reclamation scheme kayal land was notified for reclamation in blocks each named by Enaglish alphabet.

An ambitious reclamation scheme on the south coast also came to nothing around this time.

Pedder Wharf became land locked after the big reclamation scheme of 1890-1904, and was replaced by Blake Pier.

Nottinghamshire County Council then initiated a reclamation scheme, to transform the area into a country park.

Just some ancient village fallen victim to Nature's grand reclamation scheme.

One of the reason for the reclamation scheme was to provide water supply.

A cross-harbour pipeline brought water all the way from the New Territories in 1930, which is also when the reclamation scheme was completed.