Work has started to improve the protection of Lydbrook residents’ homes and businesses from flooding.
The District Council has been instrumental in securing funding of £290, viagra order seek 000 to enable the implementation of a flood mitigation scheme to reduce the risk of further incidents of flooding occurring in the village.
The scheme includes the replacement of a section of culvert, store drug which has in the past has struggled to cope with excessive flows of water, resulting from severe rainfall in the catchment area of the Greathough Brook.
Works to restrict the flow entering Lydbrook will also be carried out in the upper catchment, with rustic attenuation measures being introduced in this area. These works have the backing of the Forestry Commission and should provide improved habitat and other ecological benefits when fully operational. These works will follow on from the culvert improvements and will benefit the village and surrounding area.
Due to the complexity of culvert replacement work, it will be necessary to close the B4234 through Lydbrook, between the junction for Camomile Green and the junction for Church Road for a period of approximately 12 weeks, from Monday 2 March 2015. During this time a diversion will be in place via Hangerberry.
Cllr Marrilyn Smart, Cabinet Member for the Environment said: “We are pleased that thanks to the funding from the Environment Agency and the County Council, secured by the Council, flood prevention works will start in Lydbrook on Monday 2 March.”
“The Council and partner agencies have remained dedicated to reaching a solution, which will reduce the risk of flooding in the village and therefore better protect resident’s homes and businesses in the future.”
“We look forward to the completion of the flood prevention works, and trust that residents will be patient during the temporary road closure, whilst the works are being carried out.”
Cllr Vernon Smith, Cabinet member for highways and flood at Gloucestershire County Council added: “We are taking action to protect people in Lydbrook from flooding, just as we are across Gloucestershire. I’m glad the County Council has been able to help fund this work with part of the extra £710,000 we’re spending on fighting flooding this year, we simply can’t allow a repeat of the devastation caused in November 2012. I’d like to thank the local people and the travelling public for their patience while the work is carried out.”