Two giant fish tanks were delivered to the hatchery at the Environment Agency’s salmon centre, measuring nine metres across by one-and-a-half metres deep and weighing more than 500kg.
They will be the final stop for up to 200,000 young salmon before they are released into tributaries of the River Tyne.
The old tanks had been in use since the hatchery opened in 1980, and were at risk of failing and flooding the nearby office and visitor centre.
Manager of Kielder Salmon Centre Richard Bond said: “It was a relief to see the new tanks arrive safely, and our young salmon will be stronger and fitter in future because of the improved conditions we can now provide.”
They were transported from Aberdeen and installed by specialist fitters.
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