The Environment Agency is setting out its plans for the Starcross and Cockwood tidal defence scheme at a public exhibition on Friday.
The Agency is currently investigating options to manage the risk of tidal flooding at the coastal villages of Starcross and Cockwood on the Exe Estuary. The scheme, which is estimated to reduce flood risk to over 600 properties, was accelerated as part of the March 2015 Budget announcement regarding England’s 6-year flood defence programme. The project was identified as one of the priority schemes detailed in the Exe Estuary Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy (EEFCRMS).
With the expectation of increased storminess and sea level rise, the Environment Agency is starting work on the tidal defence scheme for the area, which has a history of flooding.
A range of information will be available about the scheme, including its objectives, the approximate timescales and also how it aligns to the on-going work at Dawlish Warren. Attendees can learn more about how and why flooding occurs at Starcross and Cockwood and the flood routes which have been identified.
Over the summer, the Environment Agency conducted research into flooding mechanisms within the area. The team carried out walkover surveys and site investigations to review the quality and strength of the area’s current defences. The results of the investigations and the details of design work progressed to-date will also be available for review. Members of the project team will also be present at the exhibition to answer any questions.
Charles Hill, Project Manager for the scheme commented:
“We are keen to invite comment about our plans and to hear people’s views. Therefore, we hope that people will take this opportunity to learn more about our initial proposals for managing flood risk at Starcross and Cockwood.”
Project timings are still awaiting confirmation - however the Agency is anticipating the following timescales:
- 2016: detailed design stage
- 2017/2018: commence construction
Although funding is yet to be secured, the Agency said the scheme’s justification to receive grant funding from central government is strong. In addition to managing current flood risk, the scheme will also help to reduce the risk of future flooding resulting from climate change.
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