- Request
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We are in the process of writing a fire prevention plan for a waste site at West Bank, Sutton Bridge, Spalding PE12 9QR. We are submitting a freedom of information request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 for the following information:
1) The location of all hydrants within 500m of the site
2) The flow rate of each hydrant
Here is the site's exact location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/fmByZ3cgPbjuXiGZ9 - Decision
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I can confirm that the information requested is held by Lincolnshire County Council. I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.
1) The image attached shows the locations of the 2 Fire hydrants (yellow dots on the attached image)
2) In regards to flow rates, all hydrants are currently tested to ensure they provide emergency water supply for firefighting, flow rates around the county are variable and can’t be guaranteed. The main size for your nearest hydrant is 51mm and has been tested on 25/06/25. Flow rates from hydrants are not currently measured in Lincolnshire .
Should you require the attachment mentioned above please contact customerinformationservice@lincolnshire.gov.uk with the below reference number and this can be provided.
- Reference number
- FOI 13757337
- Date request received
- 10/09/25
- Date of decision
- 08/10/25