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2020-08-28 | |
发布年 | 2020 |
语种 | 英语 |
国家 | 英国 |
领域 | 资源环境 |
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Plan for a new ‘aquagreen’ to reduce flooding in east HullA consultation has been launched about plans for a flood storage area at Castlehill to reduce flood risk to homes and businesses ![]() Residents are being asked for their views about plans to create a large ‘aquagreen’ at Castlehill to reduce flood risk to homes and businesses in east Hull. A public consultation has been launched on the proposals for a versatile green space, south of the old Bransholme Dairy Farm, that will store excess water during a flood and then slowly release it back into the drainage system after the peak of the event has passed. These plans are completely separate to the proposals for housing development on the land to the south of this site at East Carr to the east of Howdale Road and Dunvegan Road. Homes in North Carr and Sutton are currently at risk of flooding from water in Holderness Drain after heavy rain. When the drain becomes full, water flows into Sutton Cross Drain, overwhelming the local drainage system and increasing the risk of flooding for homes in the area. This area almost flooded last November when other parts of Hull were hit. The ‘aquagreen’ will be the second phase of the £28m Holderness Drain Flood Alleviation Scheme, following construction of the new East Hull Pumping Station, which started earlier this year. This partnership scheme, led by the Environment Agency and supported by Hull City Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Highways England and the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership’s Local Growth Fund Programme, will better protect around 1,000 properties and help to provide a long-term, more sustainable solution to the problem of flooding in this area. The Humber Local Enterprise Partnership secured £2.14 million towards the project through the Local Growth Fund as part of the Government’s commitment to the Northern Powerhouse. Environment Agency flood risk advisor for Hull, Andrew Barron, said:
Councillor Mike Thompson, portfolio holder for neighbourhoods, communities and environment at Hull City Council, said:
Councillor Chris Matthews, portfolio holder for strategic property, infrastructure and climate change at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said:
The construction of the ‘aquagreen’ will involve digging an extra drain, east of Sutton Cross Drain, building a new embankment beside it and digging a long wide ditch at the southern end of the site to increase the capacity for temporarily storing water during a flood. Once a flood event is over, most of the water will drain away although the site is designed to remain wet in some areas. As part of the plans, several low spots will be raised on both sides of the Holderness Drain to reduce the risk of flood water spilling out onto the land next to the drain. Proposals for the site also include:- • Improving access and creating a network of paths and bridleways and a new footbridge • Creating a range of different habitats for wildlife including woodland, hay meadow, scrubland, reed beds and small ponds • Offering better protection for the Castle Hill monument and installing information boards about its history. The consultation will run until 28 September. To have your say on the plans, visit If residents have any questions they can email the project team at: HoldernessdrainFAS@environment-agency.gov.uk To find out about flood risk in your area and to sign up to the Environment Agency’s free flood warning service, visit or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188.
Published 28 August 2020
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来源平台 | UK Environment Agency |
文献类型 | 新闻 |
条目标识符 | http://119.78.100.173/C666/handle/2XK7JSWQ/292407 |
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