Flo Selecta - Derby

History

“Captain Birdeye's Flo Selecta is a storm relief culvert for the Markeaton Brook in Derby. The original 1938 tunnel was partially lined in 2006, but the brick crown was retained. At that time, a couple of large grilled outfall chambers were also added. The numerous fish within the culvert are likely the origin of its name. The otherwise straight tunnel featured approximately three turns, and at a couple of these locations, shafts rose to the surface. These shafts incorporated a series of steps, likely designed to slow the descent of water entering from surface drains roughly 100 feet above”.