The deadline is approaching to submit responses to the Environment Agency’s consultation about proposals to reduce flood risk atBeales Corner which closes on 31st May.

Over the years a number of technical assessments have taken place to explore the possibility of a flood defence scheme at Beales Corner in Bewdley. In July last year, theGovernment allocated £6.2 million of growth funding which made the possibility of a scheme more viable.

Anthony Perry, Operations Manager for the West Midlands Environment Agency, said:

“We’re very keen to hear feedback from local people to help us shape the final proposals that will then form part of the planning application later this year.

“We are still assessing technical options, but any permanent defences are likely to follow a similar line to the temporary barriers, and our aim is to achieve the same level offlood protection as the Severnside Flood Scheme on the opposite bank of the river.”

The Environment Agency said it is committed to driving forward the delivery of the project, together with all partners.

There are several issues to work through, such as securing planning approval, historic consents and managing the large number of utilities that are located along the potentialroute of any flood defence.

Anthony Perry added:

“We aim to make best possible use of the public money available and seek to maximise funding available through working in partnership.”

Click here to view the draft proposals