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Case  \nFinal Report  \nMay 2025  \nRevision History  \nRevision Revision date Details Authorized Name Position  \n\n| V1 | 31 March 2025 | Draft | DW | Dave Widger | Director |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| V2 | 15 May 2025 | Final Report | DW | Dave Widger | Director |\n\nPrepared for:  \nB&MK Waterway Trust  \nPrepared by: AECOM Limited Aldgate Tower  \n2 Leman Street London E1 8FA United Kingdom aecom.com  \n© 2025 AECOM Limited. 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