The Environment Agency has set out its plans for the new £30 million flood alleviation scheme proposed for the village of Mytholmroyd in Yorkshire to local councillors.
Last week the Agency hosted an event for ward councillors to share their plans for the project on site and meet the project team.
The Calderdale Flood Partnership Board recently approved the allocation of funding of the major flood scheme to improve the protection for homes and businesses in Mytholmroyd
Mark Tupman, senior advisor with the Environment Agency, said:
“Our aim is to explain to the local councillors, who represent the people of Mytholmroyd, our plans for the scheme so that they fully understand the timing of various activities and have a point of contact throughout the two-year project.”
The Environment Agency will be submitting a series of submissions for planning permission this week, with further submissions planned for September - construction work is expected to start in the autumn.
The scheme for Mytholmroyd has been developed in partnership with Calderdale Council, the local community, and partners. As design work is finalised, the current options for the scheme include:
- New, raised flood and improved walls
- The relocation of Caldene Bridge
- Widening of the river channel at key locations
- Strengthening and waterproofing of buildings next to the river.
The second phase of a demolition is currently being carried out at a site on the main A646 Burnley road through the village which is expected to take a further six weeks. This involves demolishing three two-storey buildings, including a former post office, which has been relocated to the nearby Grange Dene complex.
The properties are being demolished to prevent any further collapse during another flood event.
Plans are for the scheme to be completed in phases and widening the river at Greenhill Industrial Estate will continue to be explored.
Following the flooding of December 2015, the Environment Agency has completed six new schemes, reducing flood risk to 500 homes as part of a £9 million recovery programme across Calderdale. , Significant work to clear the channel, repair damaged walls and make safe damaged buildings has already been carried out in Mytholmroyd.
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